Muscari armeniacum (Grape Hyacinth)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusMuscari
Speciesarmeniacum
CategoryBulbs, Perennials
OriginSoutheast Europe, Armenia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 -(-7)
Temperature (°F)-30 - 20
Height15 - 23 cm
Spread7-15 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionStrong-growing bulbous perennial.
ID CharacteristicErect stems with green arching leaves holding violet-blue flowers.
LandscapeFlower borders and informal gardens.
PropagationBy dividing offsets or from seed which should be direct sown outdoors in autumn.
CultivationBest grown in moderately fertile well-drained soil.
PestsNo major issues.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatWoods and meadows of the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Leaf DescriptionLong, narrow, green in colour and forms clusters around the base of the plant.
Flower DescriptionViolet blue, clumped pack on the stem with 20 - 40 individual flower.

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