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.

Plant calendar

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Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Divideyesyesyes

Muscari and wildlife

Muscari 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 poisonous?

Muscari 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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