Melinda Myers

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