Muscari (Grape Hyacinth)
Most Muscari species are so extremely winter hardy and easy to grow that no garden should be without them. They naturalize extremely easily and will come back year after year and multiply.
Muscari, commonly known as Grape Hyacinth, are so winter-hardy and easy to grow that no garden should be without them. The genus Muscari contains about 30 species. Some of these, such as Muscari botryoides and Muscari comosum, originated in the Mediterranean region, while others of this genus can be found in their natural habitats in Asia Minor and the Caucasus.
Guide Information
| Hardiness | 4 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs |
| Plant Family | Muscari – Grape Hyacinths |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late) |
| Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
| Spread | 2" (5cm) |
| Spacing | 2" (5cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |