Allium schoenoprasum ~ Chives container Liatris spicata is a host

Liatris spicata is a host plant for 4 species: the rare Glorious Flower Moth

Huge panicles of of fragrant ivory flowers bloom continuously from summer to frost attract pollinators and butterflies

Hemlock wooly adelgid is a major pest

Azalea flowers in Sakurayama Park in Takeo

Silver Waves Camellia is a full-sized evergreen shrub with an upright habit and glossy leaves stay deep green year-round

Allium schoenoprasum ~ Chives container Liatris spicata is a hostChives are a small bulbus culinary herb that has thin, tubular grass like foliage with a mild taste of onion and edible flowers. Fragrant lavender global clusters resembling clovers bloom from late spring into summer. Grows best with light afternoon shade in the South and dry to medium well drained soils. When crushed the foliage smells like onion. Type: Perennial Origins: Northern Hemisphere Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 1' 1. 5' Spacing: 1' USDA