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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; full sun encourages the most abundant blooms
Watering
Water thoroughly when the top 2 cm of soil is dry; avoid waterlogging to prevent bulb rot
Temperature
Hardy to -15°C; enters summer dormancy when temperatures exceed 25°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow, strap-like basal leaves, dark green, semi-erect
- Flower: Dense racemes of bell-shaped, deep blue blooms; tiny white sterile flowers may cap some racemes
- Bulb: Small, ovoid underground storage bulb
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth; reduce watering as foliage yellows
Fertilization
Light granular feed at bulb emergence. Use balanced, slow-release fertilizer to support bulb development
Eggshell powder topdress：Crush clean, dried eggshells into fine powder; dust lightly over soil surface in early spring to strengthen bulb cell walls and prevent rotPruning
- Remove yellowed foliage only after it dies back naturally to allow nutrients to return to the bulb
- Deadhead spent blooms to prevent unwanted self-seeding
- Divide overcrowded bulb clumps in late summer after dormancy to maintain plant health
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No known toxic effects on humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: Symbolizes playful joy and new spring beginnings in ornamental gardening
Usage: Ornamental garden bulb, container planting, cut flower arrangements
