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Re: Seed Collection of Scillias, Grape Hyacinth, Anemone de Caen

Tim,

I happen to have grape hyacinths in my yard. My personal opinion is that
they are weeds. Once they get established you will have a tough time
controlling them. Unlike other flowers that grow from bulbs, grape hyacinths
have very small bulbs, ranging from 1/8 to 1/2 inch in diameter. They seem
to spread by seed and bulb division. Nevertheless, if you really want them
in your yard, the seed will be ready soon after the flowers have dried up.
The seeds are black and about 1.5 to 2 mm in diameter. I suggest you watch
the flowers closely after they are dry and check them regularly.

Good Luck, Skip

>I planted some Scillia, Anemone de Caen, and Grape Hyacinth bulbs last
>fall. I am just now watching the show wind down. I would like more of
>each of these and wonder how to tell when the seed is ready to harvest.
>Stowage and cleaninng advice if needed would also be appreciated.
> The Crocus have already vanished. Do they seed as well?
>
>Is this Scillia the feared "Squills" that seed around so bad? I planted
>them where nothing elso grows and they are thriving. Can I hope to have
>a carpet of them someday?
>
>One mans weed is another mans flower.
>
>> Tim Chavez  
>Zone 5   Wichita Kansas  
>> tim.chavez@wichita.boeing.com 
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>Watching my garden grow.
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