• Allium nutans (Siberian chives) in bloom
  • Allium nutans (Siberian chives) in the garden
  • Allium nutans (Siberian chives) close up of bloom
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Allium nutans (Siberian chives) in bloom
Allium nutans (Siberian chives) in the garden
Allium nutans (Siberian chives) close up of bloom

Allium nutans | Siberian chives

This plant will not be available in 2026, however, propagation is planned/underway. Please sign up for the waitlist below to receive updates on availability in future years.

Alliums are grown for food (onions), health (garlic), and ornament. They grow happily on most soils and in many conditions, but most prefer a sunny spot on dry, lime-y soil.

Allium nutans (Siberian chives) is a pretty plant that bridges the bloom gap between spring blooming A. schoneporasum (common chives) and fall blooming A. tuberosum (garlic chives). Leaves have a mild flavor similar to chives and can be used the same way in cooking. Flowers range from pink to white and are very attractive to pollinators. 

Zones: 4 to 8 
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 12 to 24 in.
Spread: 6 to 12 in.
Exposure: full sun
Soil: well-drained, average, fertile
Bloom Time: June to September
Native Range:  European Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Tibet, Xinjiang, and Asiatic Russia

Special Characteristics
  • Deer-resistant
  • Edible
  • Snail Resistant
image credits

Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
WildBoar, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Allium nutans (Siberian chives) in bloom
Allium nutans (Siberian chives) in the garden
Allium nutans (Siberian chives) close up of bloom

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