Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum)

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Allium tuberosum - Wikipedia
Allium tuberosum - USDA PLANTS Database
Allium Tuberosum - University of Wisconsin Master Gardener Program

Duration: Perennial

Native to: Southeastern Asia

Edibility: Leaves

Status in Yard: Herb Garden

I planted garlic chives in my herb garden at some time before October 19, 2014. It has been a reliable source of garlic chives ever since. The chives have relatively broad leaves, and they can substitute for scallions. In this photo, the leaves are nearly as narrow as those of onion chives, but over time they have gotten both thicker and wider. I have never seen it flower.

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Here is the same plant on May 14, 2015.