Leopoldia comosa — tassel hyacinth
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
- Common name :tassel hyacinth
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- Native to :Europe (sud), Afrique (nord) , Asie(sw)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Purple
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Borders - Wild prairies - Naturalising - In the ground - Rockery
The genus
This species was in the genus of Muscari and is now classed in Leopoldia because of its sterile flowers in the top of the spike. A well known genus from the Eastern Mediterranean, here represented by the two very scented species which were formerly called Muscarimia. Multiplication by seed which is formed in very decorative capsules.
Growing cycle
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Plantation :Août (sem. 1-4), Septembre (sem. 1-4), Octobre (sem. 1-4)
Végétation :Janvier (sem. 1-4), Février (sem. 1-4), Mars (sem. 1-4), Avril (sem. 1-4), Mai (sem. 1-4), Juin (sem. 1-2), Décembre (sem. 1-4)
Floraison :Avril (sem. 1-4), Mai (sem. 1-1)