In the kitchen, chives have become popular for adding flavour to salads, broths, eggs and sauces, and are preferred to onions in dishes where a strong aroma would overpower the delicate flavours.
A hardy perennial that grows well in any soil, although it prefers cool, light and well-drained soil. It thrives in both sunny and lightly shaded areas; this encourages the leaves to regrow even more quickly. It should be watered generously, especially in summer, taking care to avoid waterlogging.