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Giant-flowered Chives

Allium schoenoprasum 'Forescate'

'Forescate' is taller and more vigorous than the species
Deep pink to purple spherical flowers
Both the leaves and the flowers are edible
Bloom Time: Late spring until summer

ZONE:
2

COLOUR:
Pink (deep)

HEIGHT:
25-30 cm

SPREAD:
35-40 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Dependable and very drought tolerant plant, self-seeding freely. Prune spent flowers back to promote fresh growth and contain seeding. Best in full sun.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Xeriscape

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum

HABIT:
Upright
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Rooftop (extensive)
Naturalizing
Border/edging

Giant-flowered Chives

Allium schoenoprasum 'Forescate'

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Characteristics & Attributes

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Allium schoenoprasum 'Forescate'

Allium schoenoprasum

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Allium schoenoprasum 'Rising Star'

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Allium x 'Little Sapphire'

ORNAMENTAL ONION LITTLE SAPPHIRE