Allium schoenoprasum 'Rising Star'
Also called Ornamental Onion
Allium schoenoprasum 'Rising Star' - Chives
More About Allium schoenoprasum 'Rising Star'
- 'Rising Star' is shorter and more vigorous than the species
- Spherical lavender flowers
- Fine-textured, gray-green, grass-like foliage
- Both the leaves and the flowers are edible
- Bloom Time: Late spring into summer
- Flower Size: 2.5 cm
Zone:
3Height:
25-30 cmSpread:
25-30 cmColour:
LavenderChives 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.
Allium schoenoprasum 'Rising Star' Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Fast
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Cut Flower/Foliage
Edible
Fragrant
Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedAverage to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
XeriscapeFlowering Time
Lt. Spr-SumHabit
ClumpingUpright
Foliage Color
GrayGreen
Landscape uses
Rooftop (extensive)Herbal garden
Border/edging
Naturalizing
Suitable Substitutions for Allium schoenoprasum 'Rising Star'
Allium schoenoprasum 'Forescate'
Giant-flowered Chives
Allium cernuum
Nodding Onion
Allium schoenoprasum
Wild Chives
