Muscari neglectum

Plants to 20(–30) cm. Bulbs ovoid, 2–3 × 2–2.5 cm, offsets usually present, tunics dark brown. Leaves 3–6; blade channeled to subterete, narrowly linear, (10–)15–30(–40) cm × 2–5(–8) mm, apex abruptly contracted. Scape 8–25(–30) cm, usually ± equaling leaves. Racemes 20–40-flowered. Flowers: perianth tube blackish blue, obovoid to oblong-urceolate or cylindric, 4–6 × 2–3 mm, teeth white; fertile and sterile flowers ± equal (sterile may be slightly smaller and paler); pedicel declined or nodding, 3–5 mm. Capsules 5–7(–10) × 5–7(–10) mm. 2n = 18, 36, 45, 54, 72.

3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun

Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.

Muscari Neglectum

Muscari neglectum

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