Bulb Encyclopedia

Ornithogalum thyrsoides (Chincherinchee)

Ornithogalum thyrsoides, the Chincherinchee or Wonder Flower, is a premium cut flower bulb from South Africa's Western Cape. Producing dense, conical racemes of 30-60 white to cream flowers on 30-60...

Ornithogalum thyrsoides (Chincherinchee)

Ornithogalum thyrsoides, the Chincherinchee or Wonder Flower, is a premium cut flower bulb from South Africa's Western Cape. Producing dense, conical racemes of 30-60 white to cream flowers on 30-60...

Ornithogalum umbellatum (Star of Bethlehem)

Ornithogalum umbellatum, the Star of Bethlehem, is a vigorous spring bulb native to the Mediterranean region, producing star-shaped white flowers with distinctive green stripes on the reverse. Reaching 15-30 cm...

Ornithogalum umbellatum (Star of Bethlehem)

Ornithogalum umbellatum, the Star of Bethlehem, is a vigorous spring bulb native to the Mediterranean region, producing star-shaped white flowers with distinctive green stripes on the reverse. Reaching 15-30 cm...

Muscari azureum (Azure Grape Hyacinth)

Muscari azureum, the Azure Grape Hyacinth, is a choice spring bulb from northwestern Turkey, prized for its exceptional pale blue flowers. This diminutive species reaches only 10-15 cm tall and...

Muscari azureum (Azure Grape Hyacinth)

Muscari azureum, the Azure Grape Hyacinth, is a choice spring bulb from northwestern Turkey, prized for its exceptional pale blue flowers. This diminutive species reaches only 10-15 cm tall and...

Muscari neglectum (Common Grape Hyacinth)

Muscari neglectum, the Common Grape Hyacinth, is a reliable and vigorous spring bulb native to the Mediterranean region. The species produces dense racemes of dark blue to blackish-blue flowers with...

Muscari neglectum (Common Grape Hyacinth)

Muscari neglectum, the Common Grape Hyacinth, is a reliable and vigorous spring bulb native to the Mediterranean region. The species produces dense racemes of dark blue to blackish-blue flowers with...

Muscari comosum (Tassel Hyacinth)

Muscari comosum, the Tassel Hyacinth, is a distinctive spring bulb from the Mediterranean region, easily recognized by its unique bicolored flower spikes. The blooms feature olive-brown fertile flowers at the...

Muscari comosum (Tassel Hyacinth)

Muscari comosum, the Tassel Hyacinth, is a distinctive spring bulb from the Mediterranean region, easily recognized by its unique bicolored flower spikes. The blooms feature olive-brown fertile flowers at the...

Muscari 'Blue Magic' (Blue Magic Grape Hyacinth)

Muscari 'Blue Magic' (Blue Magic Grape Hyacinth) is a spring-blooming true bulb from the Asparagaceae family, producing blue/purple flowers on stems reaching 15 cm. Hardy in USDA zones 4-8, it...

Muscari 'Blue Magic' (Blue Magic Grape Hyacinth)

Muscari 'Blue Magic' (Blue Magic Grape Hyacinth) is a spring-blooming true bulb from the Asparagaceae family, producing blue/purple flowers on stems reaching 15 cm. Hardy in USDA zones 4-8, it...