Muscari armeniacum
Botanical Name
Muscari armeniacum
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 8
Height
6 to 9 inches, leaves may be taller
Flowers
Early spring: blue/purple
Light
Full to part sun (shade tolerant)
Soil
Prefers moist soil
Planting and Care
Plant 3 inches deep and 4 inches apart, dig and divide every 4-5 years. Flowers petals are edible and have a slightly bitter aftertaste.
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Blue Spike' and 'Spring Creation' - double flowers
'Cantab' - sky blue flowers
'Saphir' - deep blue with a white rim
Muscari comosum 'Plumosum' - plumed/shredded flowers
'Cantab' - sky blue flowers
'Saphir' - deep blue with a white rim
Muscari comosum 'Plumosum' - plumed/shredded flowers
Did you know?
Muscari are quick to multiply and can create a 'visual waterway' in the landscape.