Bellevalia b. Pycnatha – bulb

Description

Bellevalia – There are about 45 species of bulbous perennials, in this genus. They occur in scrub and maquis in Southern Europe and Asia.They produce strap shaped, mid to gray green, basal leaves. In spring it bears racemes of bell shaped flowers, similar to grape hyacinths, are mostly white, lilac, or violet-blue, often fading to brown. Grow in a rock garden or sunny border. B. pycnantha – Muscari paradoxum of gardens – M. pycnantha – This robust, bulbous perennial from the Caucasus, Eastern Turkey, Iraq and Iran grows 12″ tall. It produces strap shaped grayish green leaves 6-18″ long. In spring it b4ears navy blue flowers, 1/3″ long, with yellowish white rims. Zones 7-9 Plant 2″ deep in autumn in any well drained soil in full sun. Divide clumps to maintain vigor. Most prefer to be kept dry in summer. zones 7-9