Add a dependable edible and ornamental to your garden with Allium schoenoprasum 'Staro'. This chive forms neat, grassy clumps of hollow green leaves and sends up rounded heads of lavender-purple blooms that look great in mixed beds and herb plantings. You can harvest the leaves regularly once growth is established, and the flowers are also edible for garnishing salads and savory dishes.

Plant 'Staro' in average, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. In warmer areas, a touch of afternoon shade can help keep the foliage looking fresh. Allow enough room for a modest clump; mature plants typically stand 12-18 inches tall (including bloom stalks) and widen over time. The blooms also add seasonal interest and help draw pollinators into the garden.

Care is straightforward: water to establish, then provide occasional deep watering during prolonged dry spells. Remove spent flower heads if you want to limit self-seeding, or leave some to mature if you enjoy natural reseeding. Divide congested clumps every few years in spring or fall to rejuvenate growth and to create new plants for borders, rock gardens, and vegetable beds.

'Staro' is known for being relatively tough once established, with good deer tolerance and drought resistance. It is also a practical choice near black walnut, where juglone can challenge more sensitive plants. For the best flavor, harvest young, tender leaves and cut stems back as needed to encourage fresh regrowth.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-9 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 12-18"
• Spread: 2-8"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Grows Under Trees: Conifer - No, Walnut - Yes, Other - No
• Edible: Yes

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