Muscari macrocarpum 'Golden Fragrance'

Also Known As

Golden Grape Hyacinth

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 4"-6"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Muscari macrocarpum 'Golden Fragrance' plant details

Muscari macrocarpum 'Golden Fragrance' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Muscari macrocarpum 'Golden Fragrance'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, naturalizing, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Muscari macrocarpum 'Golden Fragrance'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare, beautiful and fragrant bulbous perennial, 5-6" tall and a slow naturalizer; stems are topped in April > May with spikes of lemon yellow florets tipped in purple and sweetly scented, reminiscent of a mix of gardenia and banana! Native to the Aegean & Crete, this plant is sacred to the Mother Goddess and is called 'Kore' (the maid) after Persephone. Well drained soil, sun to bright shade (dry and hot in summer) (Z5 with winter mulch)

By: Secret Garden Growers

Once rare and now more available this aristocrat of the grape hyacinths has a sweet spicy fragrance from butter yellow 8" spikes. Clump forming. Cool seed pods too.