Grape Hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum)

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Weezingreens Seward, AK(Zone 3b) Aug 23, 2003

Common name: Grape Hyacinth
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: Muscari
Species armeniacum

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PurplePansies Deal, NJ(Zone 7a) Aug 23, 2003

How interesting, I've never seen grape hyacinth seeds before.......

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Weezingreens Seward, AK(Zone 3b) Aug 23, 2003

You know, neither have I. I bought the bulbs last fall, and it's been years since I grew them. I'm going to plant some of those shiny little black seeds this fall and see what happens in the spring. If they germinate, I'll bet the plants will be tiny as frog's hair for the first year or two! LOL!

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roshana Jacksonville, IL(Zone 5a) Aug 30, 2003

Ha! I'm new to grape hyacinth and mine have those little seed thingies too. I wondered if they would grow into a bulb? I'll be interested to hear/see what your experiment does!

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Weezingreens Seward, AK(Zone 3b) Aug 30, 2003

Yes,roshana. If you let the seed pods stay in your beds, you should probably get some volunteers, but I bet they will be tiny for the first year or two. We'll see what mine do when I plant them. I'll post next spring!

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langbr Lenexa, KS(Zone 6a) Apr 17, 2004

Weezin'....don't forget to get us some pics of what comes of those seeds. I'm really curious!

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Weezingreens Seward, AK(Zone 3b) Apr 17, 2004

Thanks for the reminder... better check to see if I planted any! LOL! Basement is full of seedlings.

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langbr Lenexa, KS(Zone 6a) Jun 20, 2004

Weez-- did you start any seeds this year on these? If so, how did it work out. I've saved the seeds from mine plants this year so I'm gonna give it a try this winter. Would be curious to know if you had success. Brenda

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Weezingreens Seward, AK(Zone 3b) Jun 21, 2004

Sorry, Brenda. I didn't start any seeds this spring. I just got too busy and forgot. I'll be interested to hear if you are successful.

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langbr Lenexa, KS(Zone 6a) Jun 21, 2004

I'll report back. The Seed Site says they should be sown outdoors in Fall/Winter. I'm going to try indoors and give them some cold treatment ahead of time. Anything you'd recommend on these or sources you've consulted?

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Weezingreens Seward, AK(Zone 3b) Jun 21, 2004

Here's the info I included on the packets of muscari seed I offer for trade: 'Sow in autumn to late spring in any well-drained rocky or sandy soil. Keep pots in sheltered and sunny spot in the winter. Transplant bulbs in the fall of their second year. Most muscari will bloom in their third year.' I hope that is of some help.

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langbr Lenexa, KS(Zone 6a) Jun 22, 2004

Great info! I'll give it a try. Keep this thread "watched" and I'll post results here in the spring and later if I'm successful.

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Weezingreens Seward, AK(Zone 3b) Jun 22, 2004

Will do, langbr!

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