Since chives grow wild in Italy and Greece, it is certain that the species was known by the ancient Romans and Greeks.
Chives are perennial plants that belong to the onion family.
They are grown throughout most of North America. The small, bulbous plants grow in clumps 8 to 12 inches high. Excellent to grow indoors over winter. The plants are usually propagated by dividing the clumps, keeping 4 to 6 bulblets per clump. They are planted in the same manner as onion transplants.