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Muscari pallens

Muscari pallens

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Grape hyacinthBulb, DeciduousFamily: Hyacinthaceae

Height: 10cmSpread: 5cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil/Succeeds on poor soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Muscari pallens

Grape hyacinths, Muscari, are spring flowering bulbs with flowers that look like tiny bunches of grapes. They are extremely attractive to spring-flying pollinators, particularly the hairy footed flower bee, Anthophora plumipes.

Most grape hyacinths are so reliable and undemanding that they are taken for granted. They need no special care and, once planted, will flower and spread freely, so that division may be necessary every few years.

Muscari pallens has soft translucent pale blue and white flowers opening from brown stems. For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade. To prevent clumps from spreading to quickly, you may prefer to grow them in containers.

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Muscari ‘Pallens’ and wildlife

Muscari ‘Pallens’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. 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 known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Muscari ‘Pallens’ poisonous?

Muscari ‘Pallens’ 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