Chives Question?

[GardenGeisha]

There is an Oriental lily I need to transplant from a tub into the ground that is growing up through the middle of a chives plant. Is it okay to transplant the whole thing right now? Will the chives do okay being transplanted along with the Oriental lily into the ground at this time? I'm in Zone 5, Salt Lake City.

Same question in regards to fragrant purple alyssum. A lily bulb is underneath it. Can I transplant the whole thing right now without forfeiting alyssum flowers? They are soooo pretty and fragrant! I know they are annuals but it will probably be a while before the first hard frost.

 

[Chickie'sMomaInNH]

the chives might be ok since they are hardy perennials. the alyssum probably won't recover.

 

[lesa]

You can't kill chives, even if you try! My alyssum reseeds itself regularly. You might get lucky with that...

 

[thistlebloom]

You can't kill chives, even if you try!

That made me laugh Lesa! I remember your post about thinking you had lots of baby onions....NOT!

 

[Ridgerunner]

You can't kill chives, even if you try! ...

Wanna bet? I have two years running, 2011 and 2012. Two and a half to three months of no rain and temperatures above 110 for a few weeks may have had something to do with that. In 2012 I even watered them.

 

[thistlebloom]

That just proves what a rare and exclusive gardener you are Ridge! Not just anyone can kill chives!

 

[GardenGeisha]

Transplanted both the chives and alyssum yesterday. Both look great!