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Also Known As

  • Muscari plumosa
  • Feather Muscari

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 8"-10"
  • W: 4"-6"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

3 inch pot | $13

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Muscari comosum 'Plumosum' plant details

Muscari comosum 'Plumosum' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring magenta and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Muscari comosum 'Plumosum'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, summer dormant, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Muscari comosum 'Plumosum'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(FEATHER MUSCARI) Grape Muscari on steroids! Big fat feathery foo foo violet blue flowers in 8-10 tall spikes in April and May on this naturalizing (slowly) perennial bulb. No irrigation required (unless dry in spring)...sun to light shade, most soils, clay tolerant, deer & critter resistant too! No fuss, easy to grow. USDA Z5 3” pot

Gardening facts about Muscari comosum 'Plumosum' plant

How to Grow Muscari comosum 'Plumosum'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
    • magenta
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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