Muscari Species, Grape Hyacinth

Muscarilatifolium

Genus
Muscari (mus-KAR-ee)
Species
latifolium (lat-ee-FOH-lee-um)
Synonym
Bellevalia monophylla
Bellevalia muscarioides
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
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
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

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

Juneau, Alaska

Capistrano Beach, California

Fair Oaks, California

GARBERVILLE, California

Clifton, Colorado

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Park Ridge, Illinois

Ewing, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Owosso, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Isle, Minnesota

Florence, Mississippi

Sparks, Nevada

Englishtown, New Jersey

Greenville, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Brinnon, Washington

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Calgary, AB (Zone 3b) | May 2009 | neutral

From the Random House Book of Bulbs by Rix and Phillips: Muscari latifolium is "(v)ery distinct with its single broad leaf...Read More

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Brinnon, WA | April 2008 | positive

These little beauties have "popped" up all over my yard (Brinnon, WA). I assume they were planted by a previous owner. They seem to do ...Read More

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Kalama, WA (Zone 8b) | April 2007 | positive

This has self sown in my yard, which is a very welcome treat.

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Denver, CO | November 2005 | positive

It takes so little room (two leaves) and lasts well; and is therefore a perfect contrast plant for warm colored bulbs. I truly enjoy th...Read More

P
(Zone 8b) | January 2005 | neutral

This is a small grape hyancith that produces fertile violet flowers on the flower stalk below the infertile pale/light blue flowers at th...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | April 2004 | positive

This bulb is fairly new to me, but came up with the deepest shades of blue and purple. Lovely. Easy to plant and requires no maintenanc...Read More

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