- Botanical name: Muscari azureum
- Common name: Grape hyacinth
- Family: Hyacinthaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb
Blue
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Succeeds on poor soil
Grape hyacinths are spring flowering bulb with blue flowers that look like tiny bunches of grapes. They are extremely attractive to spring-flying pollinators, particularly the hairy footed flower bee, Anthophora plumipes.
Muscari azureum is a Turkish grape hyacinth. It’s flowers are gathered in the characteristic rugby-ball shape in an attractive soft blue, sometimes with darker stripes. It sprawls less than other muscari varieties and may be grown in rock gardens without smothering its neighbours, although it can also be naturalised in grass. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
For best results grow Muscari azureum in moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade.
How to grow Muscari azureum
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Plant size
10cm height
5cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do Divide in June |
J
Do Divide in July |
A
Do Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Muscari azureum and wildlife
Muscari azureum is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Muscari azureum poisonous?
Muscari azureum has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
