Grape Hyacinth (Bellevalia paradoxa)

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:	Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 8b
Plant Height:	8 to 12 inches
Leaves:	Spring ephemeral
Flower Color:	Blue Other: blue-black (opaque) w/ narrow yellow margin
Flower Time:	Spring Late spring or early summer
Underground structures:	Bulb
Suitable Locations:	Alpine Gardening
Uses:	Suitable for miniature gardens
Propagation: Other methods:	Bulbs
Miscellaneous:	Goes Dormant
Awards and Recognitions:	Other: Heirloom

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Posted by jmorth (central Illinois) on Mar 29, 2012 11:22 AM concerning plant:

Shaped like a miniature X-mas tree, appears similar to Muscari, Distinguished from grape hyacinth by tiny yellow margins at bottom of the diminutive blue black bells. Usually blooms later than Muscari.
With a history back to 1835, considered an heirloom in the garden.
Can be forced over winter.

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Posted by critterologist (Frederick, MD - Zone 6b) on May 18, 2015 10:09 AM concerning plant:

I didn't love this variety in catalogs, but when I saw it blooming this spring in Aspenhill's garden, I was hooked! The bicolor effect is really yummy, shading from dusky purple blooms near the base to blue-lavender as the blooms open at the top,

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Bellevalia Grape Hyacinth (Bellevalia paradoxa)