Muscari armeniacum
Grape Hyacinth
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.