| Description | A tall, late blooming spring bulb. The flowers last over an extended period of time. |
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| Plant Type | All Plants, Bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizoms, etc. |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-7 |
| Sunlight | full to semi-shade |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average, well drained, ph 6-7 |
| Flowers | 3-4 inch dense umbels, lilac purple found on 30-36" scapes |
| Leaves | strap-like, at the base of the plant |
| Dimensions | 30" tall, space 5-6" apart, plant 4-5 bulbs per square foot, plant 6-8" deep |
| Maintenance | Cut back dead foliage after the foliage has died back at least 75%. |
| Native Site | Temperate regions of Europe, Asia and Middle East |
| Author's Notes | This is a great spring flowering bulb. It has lasted over 10 years for me. It perennializes by seeds. The dried flower heads are good for decorations. |
| Notes & Reference | #57-Spring Flowering Bulbs (Dr. A.A. DeHertogh) |
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