ZonePlant
Common Chives chives

herb variety in zone 5a

Common Chives chives in zone 5a

Common Chives · Allium schoenoprasum

Zone
5a -20°F to -15°F
Growing season
150 days
Days to harvest
60 to 80

The verdict

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About Common Chives

Mild oniony flavor; thin tubular green leaves with edible purple flowers. Garnish, baked potatoes, omelettes, fresh on soups. The home-garden classic, divides indefinitely.

Critical timing for zone 5a

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Common challenges in zone 5a

  • Fire blight in pears
  • Cedar-apple rust
  • Late spring frosts

Modified care for zone 5a

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Common Chives in adjacent zones

Other chives varieties for zone 5a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Common Chives chives grow in zone 5a?

Yes. Common Chives is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 8a, which includes zone 5a.

Image: "Allium schoenoprasum subsp. schoenoprasum - Copenhagen Botanical Garden - DSC07940", by Daderot, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC0 Source.

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