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Can You Grow Chives in Michigan?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a
Chives grow easily here as a perennial — plant once and harvest for years.
Plant zones
Michigan last frost
Michigan first frost
Days to harvest
About Chives
Chives are one of the hardiest and most low-maintenance herbs — plant once and harvest for years.
Plant in any reasonable soil. Cut leaves to 5cm from the base for regrowth. Divide clumps every few years. The purple flowers are edible and attract pollinators. Note: toxic to dogs and cats.
Gardening in Michigan
Michigan has a humid continental climate moderated by the Great Lakes. Southern Michigan is Zone 5b-6a; the Upper Peninsula is Zone 4a-5a. Known for fruit crops along Lake Michigan.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Chives in Michigan?
Chives grow easily here as a perennial — plant once and harvest for years.
What zone is Michigan?
Michigan spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Chiveses in Michigan?
See the planting guide for Chives — timing depends on your exact frost date.