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What is the name of this bulb/tuber spring flower? #232212

Asked March 21, 2015, 9:16 PM EDT

Hi OSU: Can you identify the name of this beautiful bulb/tuber spring flower? Thanks!

Jackson County Oregon

Expert Response

Hello, did you mean to attach an image of the plant? We will need to see a picture in order to identify it. Please use the attach image feature. Thanks
P. Monnette Replied March 23, 2015, 1:35 PM EDT
Here ya go Pami!
The Question Asker Replied March 23, 2015, 1:55 PM EDT
Hi there, that looks to be a hyacinth bulb.

Thanks for using Ask an Expert.

P. Monnette Replied March 23, 2015, 2:13 PM EDT
Really? I'm working with grape hyacinth on a project this week and it is pretty different. So is it just a different variety of hyacinth - the flowers are so much different?

Thanks again for your time and consideration!
The Question Asker Replied March 23, 2015, 3:37 PM EDT
"Grape hyacinths and the larger blooming hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) are distant cousins. They are both members of the lily family but belong to different genera. There are several differences between them. The common grape hyacinth spike is composed of many, small bell-shaped flowers that resemble a cluster of cobalt blue grapes with a soft delicate fragrance. Hyacinths have a thick spike with larger, more pronounced flowers in a variety of bold and pastel colors, and they emit a strong, sweet fragrance that can be smelled in the next room." Information from Iowa State University: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/newsrel/2003/may03/may0307.html

P. Monnette Replied March 23, 2015, 3:51 PM EDT
Outstanding! Thank you Pami.
The Question Asker Replied March 24, 2015, 7:39 PM EDT

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