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azure grape hyacinth

Muscari azureum

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Genus: Muscari
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

M. azureum is a compact bulbous perennial to 10cm in height, with narrow, channelled leaves. Small, bell-shaped pale blue flowers, each segment having a darker central stripe, are borne in dense racemes

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant 10cm deep in autumn in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Lift and divide (when dormant in summer) congested clumps to maintain vigour. May be invasive

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in autumn, in containers in a cold frame or separate offsets in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side BordersWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenPond MarginsConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years