Tassel Hyacinth Leopoldia comosa 'Plumosum'
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Muscari comosum
- Phonetic Spelling
- lee-ih-POLD-ee-uh kom-OH-suh
- Description
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'Plumosum' is a cultivar of Grape Hyacinths, a flowering bulb in the asparagus family. The 'Plumosum' cultivar is a clump forming perennial distinguished from other grape hyacinths by its open, feathery, violet blooms and branched purple stems that appear in May. The urn-shaped, grape-like flower clusters of other hyacinth species are not present on 'Plumosum'.
'Plumosum' grows best in full sun with average, well-drained soil and consistent moisture during the growing season. However, it will tolerate partial shade, clay soil, and summer drought. Reduce watering later in the season when the foliage begins to die off and the plant goes dormant. The plants may require mulching in the winter and early spring if temperatures go below 24 degrees F.
For best results, plant 'Plumosum' 5 inches deep to the base of the bulb, spacing the plants 1 inch apart, or 30 to 60 plants per square foot. If clumps become congested, the plants can be divided. 'Plumosum' is a relatively short plant, maturing to a height of 6 to 9 inches with colorful blooms and is especially useful in borders, rock gardens, and woodland gardens.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:
No known diseases or insect pests. May be damaged by Spring frosts if not protected with mulch.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Leopoldia
- Species:
- comosa
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Bulb
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Mediterranean, southern Europe, Asia Minor
- Distribution:
- Southeastern United States, Britain,
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 0 ft. 9 in.
- Width: 0 ft. 3 in. - 0 ft. 6 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
- Open
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- Purple/Lavender
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Raceme
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Irregular
- Urn
- Flower Description:
- Unusual feathery, large, tassel-like plumes of rounded, violet-purple, sterile flowers. Blooms in late spring (May).
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Rosulate
- Leaf Shape:
- Linear
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Somewhat floppy clumps of medium green linear, strap shaped leaves to 6 inches long.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Naturalized Area
- Patio
- Slope/Bank
- Small Space
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Black Walnut
- Compaction
- Deer
- Drought
