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
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