Edible Garlic Chives

Allium Tuberosum, although "Garlic Chives" is a controversial nickname.

Beautiful as well as tasty. A great combination, Fleur.

I like!

Great banner Fleur!

Such cheerful flowers!

The so-called "Garlic Chive" is neither related to garlic in any sense (Allium sativum), nor vaguely related to chives (Allium schoenoprasum with hollow leaves and a well known garden herb), it's funny how common names can be so utterly misleading. Allium tuberosum is the species we're talking about here, and The Onion Man declares (me, my given moniker after specializing in 46+ years specializing in the genus Allium, approx. 1000 species) that Allium tuberosum can be invasive, with deep fibrous roots that resist pulling out by hand, there are far better species than this very aggressively self-seedling one.

@AntMan01 Re: Banner of Oct. 4, 2018
Thank you so much for responding to my banner. There's always something new to learn. So as an expert, what would you suggest in as far as labeling this plant. Should the nickname of edible "garlic chive" be dropped, and only the name of Allium tuberosum be applied? I have experienced their aggressive invasiveness and keep them in control by cutting off the blooms before the seed heads turn black. Otherwise, you are correct, hand pulling is impossible. Also, should they be classified more like weed type vs. a edible herb? The certainly do smell garlicky
although I have never used them in a recipe. Your insight and comments are appreciated.
Fleur569

Hello Fleur,

The name "Garlic Chives" is too entrenched in social media over the years to be able to correct the mis-association to incorrect plants. So due to the propensity of misnaming, I can accept the common name of "Garlic Chives" towards it meaning Allium tuberosum (yet having no connection to "garlic" nor "chives)… going back to my belief common names are essentially useless. Allium tuberosum can flower and have maturing seed capsules at the same time, it's so quick to dispense seed. It's a pretty plant in flower, but oh so aggressively seeding. If one wants an awesome autumn-blooming Allium (of which there are many), select the Japanese Allium thunbergii (often sold in the selected short form Allium thunbergii 'Ozawa') which has deep rose-purple blooms in autumn

Stunning banner, Fleur!

Great banner once again, Fleur!

Another fine banner, your Majesty. And the alliums sure are pretty. Of course, the other bonus for some of us is that the deer leave them alone.

Re: Banner of Oct. 4, 2018 ✳️ Allium Tuberosum

To: @rocklady, @ evermorelawnless, @crawgarden, @GrammaChar, @AntMan01,
@bloominholes2fill, @GaNinFl, @Whitebeard

With all the complimentary comments from the members above, it's great that details are brought out that enlighten me a little more about gardening. I thank all of you.

Fleur569