Bellevalia paradoxa syn. Bellevalia pycnantha
Bellevalia paradoxa
Bellavalia are bulbous perennials that originate from the Mediterranean regions, and Middle East. Quite similar to Muscari, the they form strap like grass foliage and grape-like inflorescences appear on flower stems. They are generally easy to cultivate and there are many species in this genus.
Contributed by @justinthegardener
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Bellevalia paradoxa
Latin name
Bellevalia paradoxa syn. Bellevalia pycnantha
type
Bulb
family
Asparagaceae
ph
6.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.05 M
0.20 M
Bellevalia paradoxa syn. Bellevalia pycnantha
Bellavalia are bulbous perennials that originate from the Mediterranean regions, and Middle East. Quite similar to Muscari, the they form strap like grass foliage and grape-like inflorescences appear on flower stems. They are generally easy to cultivate and there are many species in this genus.
Flowering
From Early Spring TO Late Spring
Bellevalia flower in the spring, and will bring a variety of blues, whites and lavender colours to the border.
justinthegardener