Description
Bellevalia –
There are about 45 species of bulbous perennials, in this genus. They occur in scrub and maquis in Southern Europe and Asia. They produce strap shaped, mid to gray green, basal leaves. In spring it bears racemes of bell shaped flowers, similar to grape hyacinths, are mostly white, lilac, or violet-blue, often fading to brown. Grow in a rock garden or sunny border.
Plant 2″ deep in autumn in any well drained soil in full sun. Divide clumps to maintain vigor. Most prefer to be kept dry in summer.
B. ramana – Hyacinthus romanus – This bulbous perennial found from Southern France to Greece grows 12″ tall. It produces strap shaped, mid green leaves 6-12″ long. In spring it bears loose conical racemes of white flowers to 3/8″ long, tinged green or brown.
Zones 7-9
