This little jewel, Ledebouria cooperi, is a tiny bulb with one leaf and an inflorescence of dusty plum blooms.
Its common name is ‘Jessop.’ It may also be called “Cooper’s False Squill.”
Each plant is smaller than a pinky finger. It lives in tight groups.
I am attaching a former blog, ‘Itty Bitty Jessop’ about this plant below, since I did not wish to dig up bulbs in the rain in my pajamas.
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If I dreamed up a tiny plant, it would have striped leaves and tiny dusty-plum-colored flowers.
I do not have to pretend this jewel of a plant exists.
It is really growing all over my garden.
Tucked under planters, beside rocks, between roots.
Tiny little Ledebouria cooperi ‘Jessop’ is a dream come true.
All it needs it a place where it won’t be stepped on.
My ‘Jessop’ is lowly, lovely and dearly loved.
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The tiniest plant in my garden is blooming now.
Ledebouria cooperi ‘Jessop’ is only three inches high.
I have it planted it by walkways and ponds so it can get noticed by those with a keen eye.
It’s like a tiny treasure hidden in plain sight.
I love its pinstriped leaves.
It is a bulb.
Here is a whole plant.
I am not supposed to have favorites, but the fairies love this one the most.
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