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Muscari armeniacum (Grape Hyacinth)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 503891

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Liliales Family: Liliaceae Genus: Muscari Species: Muscari armeniacum

Common Names add Grape Hyacinth edit | delete Perleblomst edit | delete Plant Types edit Bulb Deciduous Drought Tolerant Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 3a (to -35 F / -37 C) 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit < 6 inches (< 15 cm)   Flowering Start edit January   Flowering End edit May   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Linear   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Edging Cottage Garden Low Maintenance Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Well-drained Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline) 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Blue Purple   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below May be considered annuals in southern zones edit | delete Store in fridge prior to planting for best results. edit | delete Perennial in zone 8 edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Jewell (5504) wrote on Feb 05 2009 Naturalizes nicely in orchard or seldomly mowed lawn areas. I like this opinion   Vera_eastern_wa (8) wrote on Feb 18 2009 Makes nice addition to a Siberian Iris bed. Leaves form in the fall and are bright green through the winter. I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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