Muscari armeniacum

Considered to be the original Blue Grape Hyacinth, M. armeniacum is one of the most prolifically planted bulbs of all time. A native of Turkey, circa 1878, it yields one to three conical racemes of densely packed, electric cobalt-blue florets with narrow white rims above ample foliage clumps. Bulb size: 9 cm/up. Full to partial sunlight. Bloom time in horticultural zone 5: April/May. Plant 5" deep and 3" to 4" apart. HZ: 4-8. Height: 8" (or a little taller).

Muscari are The Art & Soul of Spring.

Muscari Horticultural Tips
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Available in units of 25 with volume discount pricing.

25 bulbs $8.00
50 bulbs $13.25
100 bulbs $19.75
200 bulbs $38.50
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  • Muscari
    Commonly known as Blue Grape Hyacinths for their form and sweet, grapey fragrance, deer- and rodent-resistant Muscari naturalize well with a succession of composite flowering stems. Muscari are wonderful planted in thick borders along garden beds, in front of, or under Narcissi and in rivers meandering through dappled woodlands. Muscari also force well. It is common for Muscari to grow foliage in the fall: just ignore it and do not mulch until the ground surface freezes. Top size bulbs. Height: 4" to 12" depending on the variety. Bloom time: variable, April through May depending on the variety. Plant 5" deep and 3" to 4" apart. Horticultural zones 4-8.

    Muscari are The Art & Soul of Spring.

    Muscari Horticultural Tips
Muscari
Commonly known as Blue Grape Hyacinths for their form and sweet, grapey fragrance, deer- and rodent-resistant Muscari naturalize well with a succession of composite flowering stems. Muscari are wonderful planted in thick borders along garden beds, in front of, or under Narcissi and in rivers meandering through dappled woodlands. Muscari also force well. It is common for Muscari to grow foliage in the fall: just ignore it and do not mulch until the ground surface freezes. Top size bulbs. Height: 4" to 12" depending on the variety. Bloom time: variable, April through May depending on the variety. Plant 5" deep and 3" to 4" apart. Horticultural zones 4-8.

Muscari are The Art & Soul of Spring.

Muscari Horticultural Tips
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