autumn bulbs?

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  1. Victoria Plum

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    I have noticed some foliage poking through the soil outside, looks like snowdrop foliage?!! Crocus foliage is usually quite grass like isn't it?

    We only moved in in february and have no idea wht they could be. Any ideas (or pics?) of bulbs which would be sprouting now???
     
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    There are Snowdrops which flower in autumn, but it is more likely that you are seeing Muscari leaves. Ours are just showing (and getting their first drenching of weedkiller!).
     
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    oooh something to watch for, very exciting.
     
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    really? already??
     
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    Also, snowdrops look like grass too-but it is too early for those I reckon.
     
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    If I could access Photobucket I would post a picture of the emergent leaves. Dratted nuisances they are too!
     
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    I had discounted crocuses because they are grass like - the leaves emerging in my garden are thicker, like snow drops. I've no clue!
     
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