Muscari azureum
Common Name(s):
Grape Hyacinth
Azure grape hyacinth
Synonym:
Pseudomuscari azureum
Azure hyacinth
Flower:
Blue
Blooms :
Mar
to:
Apr
Flower 3/16" wide, bell shaped, deep blue with white margin
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
YES
Family:
Asparagaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Gray-Green
Leaves 6" long elongating to 10-12" after flowering
Fall Color?
NO
Deciduous
Photo by:
Heading 6
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Turkey
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
.25-.5"
Spread:
.25-.5"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Alpine, high meadows of Turkey and Caucasian mountains
Soil:
Well drained soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Does not require fertilizer
Mulch:
1-2" layer of straw, salt march hay, shredded oak leaves
Requires minimal care, divide clumps after blooming, water during growing season as needed
Long Term:
Winter:
Ensure well draining soil, do not water, apply 2" layer of organic mulch
Spring:
Gve full sun, Keep ground moist during growing season, remove spent flower stalks after blooming but keep leaves intact
Summer:
Withhold irrigation, divide congested clumps, let leaves die down naturally
Fall:
Good time to plant new bulbs, can apply a thin layer of compost or low nitrogen bulb fertiliaer, can apply leaf mold
General Care Comments:
Plant in the fall 3-5" deep in well-drained soil, provide full sun, water moderately in spring, let foliage die back naturally after flowering
Common Problems
Waterlogged soils, overcrowded planting
Diseases:
Anther smut, rust
Insects:
Aphids, Narcissus bulb fly
Environmental Problems:
Waterlogged soils, spring drought, too much shade
Pests:
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