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Genus Muscari (Grape hyacinth)

Muscari Muscari latifolium Photo/Illustration: Andrew Schulman
muss-KAR-ee Common Name: Grape hyacinth
Small (usually less than a foot tall) bulbous perennials native to the Mediterranean region and southwest Asia make up the genus Muscari. These plants have fleshy leaves and terminal spikes of bell-shaped flowers that look like little bunches of grapes. Most bloom in spring and are a welcome sight early in the year. Mass for best effect.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Small waxy flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, yellow, and white, and sometimes bicolors. Good spring bloomer. Naturalizes. Can be forced.
 Care: Muscari should be planted 4 inches deep in the fall in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Lift and divide while dormant as needed to maintain vigor.
 Propagation: Divide or remove offsets when dormant. Sow seed in containers in autumn in a cold frame.
 Problems: Viruses.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Muscari

Muscari latifolium Muscari latifolium
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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

From fleshy leaves arise bell-shaped, purplish blue, sometimes almost black, flowers. Flower heads appear two-toned due to paler crowns, which are sterile flowers. Grape hyacinth is good for naturalizing in gardens or lawns, for forcing or growing in container displays, and for rock gardens.