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Grape hyacinth    

Muscari armeniacum

Grape hyacinth is part of the Muscari genus and its scientific name is Muscari armeniacum. This variety typically blooms in the following colours:   Han blue and   Iris. The mature flowers are of a clustered form. The leaves of this particular variety normally show as   Yellow-green colour. Grape hyacinth is a flower perennial, it will last at least up to several years in its native climate. Grape hyacinth is known for its ground covering habit and growing to a height of approximately 15.0 cm (5.85 inches). Expect blooming to occur in early spring. Try planting Grape hyacinth if you'd like to attract butterflies to your garden.

Grape hyacinth is known to be toxic to humans and/or animals, so be careful where you position and how you handle this plant.

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How to grow Grape hyacinth

Zone 4 to 8 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). Keep in mind when planting that Grape hyacinth is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions.

Growing Grape hyacinth from seed

Transplanting Grape hyacinth

Companion plants for Grape hyacinth

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Grape hyacinth so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Grape hyacinth

These plants will not grow well with Grape hyacinth so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Grape hyacinth problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Grape hyacinth plants:

Other names for Grape hyacinth

Armenian grape hyacinth, Langbladige druifhyacinth (Dutch), Blauwe druifjes (Dutch)

Muscari armeniacum Leichtlin ex Baker

Grape hyacinth care instructions

How long does Grape hyacinth take to grow?

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