Leopoldia comosum album — tassel hyacinth
A most spectacular taseel hyacinth ( which use to be Muscari) upto 80cm with a raceme up to 50 cm long.
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.
- Family :Amaryllidaceae
- Common name :tassel hyacinth
- Native to :Grèce (nord, Epirus)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :White, Purple
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :70-100 cm
- Uses :Borders
Growing cycle
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Planting :August (sem. 4-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-1), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-3)
Flowering :May (sem. 2-4), June (sem. 1-2)