Herb
Chives
(Allium schoenoprasum)
Onion-like plants, small and dainty. Grow 10 inches in height in clumps. Perennial with light purple flowers.
Very little care is needed. Divide when overcrowded. Grow from seed or propagate by division.
Cut fresh leaves for use as they grow.
Used in cooking, gives an onion like flavour to food.