Tassel Grape Hyacinth
About Tassel Grape Hyacinth
Grape hyacinths have open, feathery blooms that appear in May. They are good in borders, rock gardens, and woodland gardens. They grow best in full sun. They tolerate summer drought, but need moisture during growing season. Plant 5 inches deep to the base of the bulb, spacing 0-1 in. apart, 30-60 per sq. ft.
Taxonomy
Leopoldia comosa
Leopoldia
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Tassel hyacinth and Muscari comosum
How to care for Tassel Grape Hyacinth
How often to water your Tassel Grape Hyacinth
every 9
Tassel Grape Hyacinth needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Tassel Grape Hyacinth in your home
a window
Tassel Grape Hyacinth love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Tassel Grape Hyacinth does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Tassel Grape Hyacinth
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Tassel Grape Hyacinth after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Tassel Grape Hyacinth
Tassel Grape Hyacinth
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.