Muscari azureum

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Grape hyacinthBulbFamily: Hyacinthaceae

Flower colour:

Blue

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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.

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Muscari ‘Azureum’ and wildlife

Muscari ‘Azureum’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Muscari ‘Azureum’ poisonous?

Muscari ‘Azureum’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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