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Muscari Species, Blue Grape Hyacinth

Muscariaucheri

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Genus
Muscari (mus-KAR-ee)
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Species
aucheri (aw-CHER-ee)
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Synonym
Botryanthus aucheri
Muscari lingulatum
Muscari sintenisii
Muscari tubergenianum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
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
Light Blue
Dark Blue
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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

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

Clearwater, Kansas

Ashland, Massachusetts

Mathiston, Mississippi

Springfield, Missouri

Denver, North Carolina

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Reading, Pennsylvania

Little Compton, Rhode Island

Charleston, South Carolina

Garland, Texas

Marinette, Wisconsin

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This spring flower is very beautiful in bloom and its color blends well with other spring blossoms. It multiplies rapidly and the bulbs g...Read More

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