Allium schoenoprasum 'Snowcap'
More About Allium schoenoprasum 'Snowcap'
- 'Snowcap' is a compact, semi-dwarf selection
- Spherical white 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:
2Height:
30-35 cmSpread:
25-30 cmColour:
WhiteChives 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 'Snowcap' Characteristics

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Attracts Butterflies

Fast

Deer Resistant

Cut Flower/Foliage

Edible

Drought Tolerant

Heat Tolerant

Fragrant

Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry SoilsWell-drained
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
XeriscapeFlowering Time
Lt. Spr-SumSummer
Habit
ClumpingUpright
Foliage Color
GreenGray
Landscape uses
Rooftop (extensive)Border/edging