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    Buy Bellevalia paradoxa

    Also Known As

    • Bellevalia pycnantha

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 3"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

    3.5" | $13

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    Bellevalia paradoxa plant details

    Bellevalia paradoxa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bellevalia paradoxa

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bellevalia paradoxa

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rocky and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A Muscari close relation with spikes of grape purple in April>May, 7-8” tall and a slowish naturalizer in light shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Lightly fragrant. Heirloom dating back to 1884! Deer and critter resistant…average soil, gets by with no irrigation where springs are wet; plants dormant by summer.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Bellevalia paradoxa plant

    How to Grow Bellevalia paradoxa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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