A clump-forming, bulbous perennial to 20cm high, with narrow, gutter-shaped, slightly grey-green leaves. In spring, produces densely packed flower spikes on upright stems, with small, pale blue flowers edged with white at the base of the spike, and white flowers at the tip
0.1-0.5 metres
0-0.1 metre
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Plant 10cm deep in autumn in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Lift and divide congested clumps in summer to maintain vigour. Spreads readily in good conditions; good for naturalising in meadows and wildlife gardens - see bulbs: naturalising
Propagate by division of established clumps, separating offsets when dormant in summer
No pruning required
Generally pest-free
May be susceptible to fungal infections including anther smuts and bluebell rust (see rust diseases), and bacterial soft rot and some virus diseases