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Grape hyacinth

Muscari armeniacum

Spreads into drifts on its ownEdging a bed or a path

Spring colourSettles in and spreads

Grape hyacinth
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeBulbs
FamilyAsparagaceae
Size when mature0.2 m tall, 0.1 m across
LightFull sun, Part sun
MoistureMedium, Dry
Soilsand, loam
Soil pH6 to 7.5
Hardy to-30 degrees
FlowersApril
For pollinatorsVery good
WaterLow water
UpkeepLittle
GrowthFast
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskLow
If eatenPeople: Can upset a stomach · Dogs: Can upset a stomach · Cats: Can upset a stomach

Safety

Nothing on our safety list for this plant.

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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