I've always thought of chives as a perennial. Perhaps you can check
with a neighbor and rip out some. Tear into small sections and plant.

Guess you know about Chinese chives?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlic_chives I like them as they flower
late and everything is edible and they attract pollinators and........

Same culture here concerning Garlic_chives tis better to propagate
established plants if possible. But if you want a certain plant and you
got the time go with the seeds.

Bill who wonders if many folks grow perennials from seed. I layering
kind of guy.

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Garden in shade zone 5 S Jersey USA