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![]() The "Tiger Swallowtail" Butterfly, Papilio glaucus, enjoys it as a source of nectar, as do many other butterfly species. Allium tuberosum is native to Southeastern Asia where it is used medicinally for urinary incontinence, kidney and bladder weakness and stomach chills. Also, it is used as a poultice for knee injuries. In traditional Chinese medicine, a powder is made from the seeds and is known as Jiu Cai Zi and, according to a multitude of sources, has many health benefits. The common name for Allium tuberosum is "Garlic Chives" and I use it as a substitute for Allium schoenoprasum, the species commercially grown for Chives. It's a close relative of Allium cepa, the Onion and Allium sativum, Garlic.
The Kemper Center at the Missouri Botanic Garden has some great images and further info on Allium tuberosum. I have a good stock of flowering age plants in 2" pots that are 2 years old and ready to flower. I've saved some for your garden and you can order them at the prices below. The prices shown below include FREE SHIPPING on bareroot plants out of their 2" pots. If you would like to receive the plants undisturbed, in their pots, please add .95¢ per plant to cover the extra cost of shipping soil and pots.
7 for $ 35.00 delivered ($5.00 ea)
Ordering couldn't be easier! Just download and print our order form and send it along with your check to:
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Barry Glick, Sunshine Farm and Gardens
696 Glicks Rd, Renick, WV 24966, USA
Phone: (304) 497-2208
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Last modified February 24, 2009
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