The listing, ~Chives~ ( medicinal herb) seeds (20) has ended.
This perennial is a small onion like plant with light purple flowers. Plant in sunny location or grow on a windowsill and use year round.Chives are used as common culinary herbs to provide a mild onion flavor, with the leaves used fresh or dried. The colorful and edible flowers also may be added for salads. In addition, chives are cultivated for their ornamental value, such as used in dry bouquets or in flower gardens, and traditionally have been used for medicinal value. The unique appearance, taste, smell, and texture of chives offer a unique joy to humans, beyond the mere nutritional or other utilitarian value of the herb.Fresh chives are a good source of vitamin A and provide a fair amount of potassium and calcium. They also are rich in vitamin C and contain trace amounts of sulfur and iron.