chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are members of the large allium family with more than 300 species. They are related to onions (Allium cepa), garlic (Alium sativum) and wild garlic (Allium ursinum). This is where their garlic-like taste comes from.
You can also tell that they are related to the Allium family by the chives' flowers. From May onwards, chives bloom beautifully, usually purple, but also red or rarely white. Up to 50 flowers are grouped together in an umbel and form a small, very attractive flower ball. Because of their beautiful flowers, chives are also often used as an ornamental plant or to edge beds. The flowers are edible and make a lovely decoration for various dishes.