tassel hyacinth
Also known as: fair-haired hyacinth; ostrich-feather hyacinth; purple tassels; purse tassels; tassel grape hyacinth
A clump-forming, bulbous perennial, with narrow, linear green leaves to 20cm long. In spring, produces upright flower spikes, with urn-shaped, purple-brown flowers held on short stalks along the main stem, and topped with upright, threadlike tassels bearing bright purple sterile flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- tassel hyacinth (Muscari comosum)
- Genus
- Muscari
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tassel hyacinth
Distribution map
S and Central Europe, Southwestern Asia, Northern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of tassel hyacinth
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tassel hyacinth care guide
- Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or by division, separating offsets when dormant
Growing
GrowingPlant 10cm deep in autumn in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Lift and divide congested clumps (when dormant in summer) to maintain vigour
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal infections including anther smuts and bluebell rust (see rust diseases), and bacterial soft rot and some virus diseases
Pests
Generally pest-free
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