hmmm...I would need to know what zone you are in. AZ has a range of 6-9. If you are near Phoenix, this site says they grow well in your area: http://local.garden.org/Chives_Phoenix_AZ-r1216456-Phoenix_AZ.html. I've looked up a few more sites using google and it looks like they will grow well outside in AZ...you can also grow them indoors in your kitchen for easy access to the chive for cooking. I would try both, they make beautiful flowers if you don't harvest them...