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Muscari armeniacum

Grape Hyacinth

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Information by: W-E plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This bulb plant reaches 6" tall and wide and it very reliable. In fact, it may considered invasive in some areas. Deciduous leaves are long, strap-like and arching. During spring, erect stems of tiny, grape-like clusters of blue flowers emerge. This plant does well in full sun with moist, well-draining, fertile soil. Attractive for English cottage gardens, containers, rock gardens or even as a ground cover. Remove/prune spent foliage.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Bulb

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.