I was thinking that too...the H. hispanica or even H. h. Excelsior...but none of the pictures and descriptions I've seen included the 14"hx14"w and the really very strappy leaves (similar to Clivia but not that wide. My mother grew this plant and I'd really like to have it again in her memory so I'm going to keep up my search. Thanks the input, Kitty.  

 

In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:08:27 A.M. Central Daylight Time, k*@comcast.net writes:

It looks like a Hyacinthoides, though not sure.

 

Kitty
neIN, Zone 5

----- Original Message -----

From: J*@aol.com

To: p*@hort.net

Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 10:19 AM

Subject: Need help i.d. this strappy spring bloomer

I've had my eye on the attached plant for some time but have not been able to nail it down. I believe it could be a species of scilla, galanthus or leucojum but have found nothing with the very broad, strappy leaves and blue/lavender flowers all at the same time. It reaches about 14" tall and about as wide, forming a lovely mound in April or early May. Does anyone know this plant?

 

Thanks for any help.

 

 

Joanie Anderson
Z. 5a
35 mi. north of Chicago