Description Bulb plants with hollow dark green leaves that are cylindrical and very slender. Leaves are 6-10 inches high and surround the stem at the base and taper to a point at the top. Flowering stems shoot up from the bulb.
Flowers are small white stars forming dense, umbel at top of stem.
Pests and disease Generally free of pests. Cultivation Transplant or thin to six inches. Water during dry spells. Remove flowers for a better taste. Chives can be grown in pots.