Muscari, Grape Hyacinth 'Blue Magic'

Muscariaucheri

Genus
Muscari (mus-KAR-ee)
Species
aucheri (aw-CHER-ee)
Synonym
Muscari lingulatum
Muscari sintenisii
Muscari tubergenianum
Muscari praecox
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
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
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)
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

Royal Oak, Michigan

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Layton, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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