Chive Blossoms

Chive blossoms appear at the end of long, hollow scapes that extend from the grass-like herb Allium schoenoprasum. Chives are a member of the onion family and are closely related to garlic, onions, shallots, and leeks. The plants grow in long and wispy clusters in a variety of cold and temperate climates and are perennial plants, meaning they will flower and seed in the spring and summer, die back during the winter, and then return each spring. Chives, also known as common chives, appear deep green and hollow, thinning to a point with light purple blossoms. They have been a popular cooking herb for centuries and are a common home garden plant as they are easy to grow and harvest. Along with common chives, there are also garlic chives. These chives have flat leaves and white blossoms and are more commonly used in Asian cuisine. Chive blossoms are a popular springtime ingredient used in various culinary applications.

Chive blossoms are an excellent source of vitamin K for building healthy bones and blood clotting. The flowers also contain vitamin A to support cell growth and vision and vitamin C to support the immune system. Chive blossoms also contain various minerals, including calcium and potassium, as well as antioxidants and flavonoids. Chives have been used for millennia in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat ailments of the liver, stomach, and kidneys. The herbs were also historically used to treat sunburns and skin irritation in European medicine.

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