Herb Chives DescriptionBotanical Name: Herb ChivesChives belong to the onion family. Plants produce narrow, tubular leaves that are delicious snipped fresh into any dish where onions are used. If you don't harvest the plants, they will produce pretty lavender blooms. Garlic Chives produce white blooms. Hardy plants need little care, indoors or out. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: Herbs & VegetablesName: Herb ChivesPlant Type: HerbWater: ModerateExposure:: Full sun, part shadeSoil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drainedPlanting Time: April to October CommentsComments: Plant herbs in full sun to partial shade in the ground or in containers. Dig hole 2-3 times larger than the rootball. Mix in ¼ - 1/3 compost backfill, press gently and water deeply. Mulch with one inch of compost, bark or pecan shells, ect. Most herbs need deep regular watering, but do not keep wet and soggy and do not water every day.