code: 923
The “Tassel Hyacinths”, at 40cm
Family: ASPARAGACEAE/LILIACEAE
Common name: Tassel Hyacinth, Edible Muscari, Hairy Muscari, Leopoldia comosa
Plant Classification: Hardy bulb
Minimum Height: 20 cm
Maximum Height: 30 cm
Packet Content(approx.): 15
Originating in south-east Europe to Turkey and Iran, and described by Polunin as “a striking plant”, these are the most unusual “grape hyacinths”. The “Tassel Hyacinths”, at 40cm, with their cluster of brilliant violet sterile flowers held above the creamy-brown fertile flowers, are one of the tallest varieties, and are almost as tall as kniphofias. They are also much later flowering, in May rather than the more normal March-April.
Sowing advice:
Sow seeds at any time covering them with compost or grit 5mm deep, keeping the seed pot in a cool, well-lit spot outdoors. Artificial heat is not needed and can prevent germination so be very patient as many species will only germinate in the spring after chilling or freezing in the moist seed tray in the winter. Grow on individual seedlings in small pots until of sufficient size to be potted on or planted out into the open ground.
Information:
Spread: 0.25 to 0.50 feet
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Description: Violet-blue
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Flower: Showy, Good Cut
Tolerate: Deer, Clay Soil, Black Walnut
