• slide
  • slide
  • slide
  • slide
  • slide
  • slide
  • slide
  • slide

Grape Hyacinth

Botanical Name
Muscari armeniacum
Min Zone
4
Max Zone
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 & Care
  • Plant 3 inches deep
  • Space 4 inches apart
  • Dig and divide every 4-5 years
  • Flower petals are edible and have a slightly bitter aftertaste
Problems
None serious
Varieties
  • Blue Spike - double flowers
  • Spring Creation - double flowers
  • Cantab - sky blue flowers
  • Saphir - deep blue with a white rim
  • Muscari comosum 'Plumosum' - plumed/shredded flowers

Related Content

Upcoming Live Events
& Webinars


May 10, 2025
Ask the Plant Doctor Q&A
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI

May 11, 2025
Ask the Plant Doctor Q&A
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI

May 15, 2025
FREE WEBINAR:
7 Steps to Managing Water on Your Property

Register here

May 17, 2025
Ask the Plant Doctor Q&A
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI

May 18, 2025
Ask the Plant Doctor Q&A
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI

June 4, 2025
FREE WEBINAR:
Attracting Hummingbirds

Register here

June 8, 2025
Selecting the Right Hydrangea
for Your Landscape

Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI

June 14, 2025
Houseplants 101
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI

June 20, 2025 (event 6/20-6/22)
Pollinator Celebration
Vino in the Valley
Maiden Rock, WI
Register here

WATCH ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Learn More

Book an Appearance

Learn More

Enter to Win

The Birds & Blooms' Ultimate Gardening Guide  

ENTER NOW