Muscari Species, Grape Hyacinth

Muscariracemosum

Genus
Muscari (mus-KAR-ee)
Species
racemosum (ray-see-MO-sum)
Synonym
Hyacinthus muscari
Muscari ambrosiacum
Muscari moschatum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

GARBERVILLE, California

Santa Rosa, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Santa Rosa, CA | March 2016 | positive

Started mine from seeds from "The Fragrant Path" (offered as M. moschata)
Keeping in a pot. Easy culture...leaves in winter, fls....Read More

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Baa
| November 2001 | neutral

A small bulb from South West Asia.

Has erect, linear, mid-dark sometimes blue/green leaves up to 6 inches long. Bears loo...Read More

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