Photo of Muscari latifolium flower by Leafari

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Muscari latifolium

Also Known As

  • Grape Hyacinth
  • Wand of Pearls

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-8"
  • W: 2"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Muscari latifolium plant details

Muscari latifolium is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Muscari latifolium

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 IN wide, 12 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, heirloom, naturalizing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Muscari latifolium

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This adorable grape hyacinth appears to be wearing a hat of lighter colored puffs, going this way and that. If we could all look this good in hats . . . sigh.

By: Leafari

These grape hyacinth bloom somewhat later than other varieties. First comes a tulip-like leaf in early spring, followed by flowers in mid spring. They are long lasting, giving months of color and interest---much longer than many other bulbs. Large 7+ cm round bulbs
Blue, blue my love is blue…I sure love this Muscari too! This free flowering heirloom from Turkey has 6" spikes topped in true blue deepening to cobalt violet at the base of the stem April > May…a wowser! Easy to grow in most any soil, sun to part shade, a great naturalizer and awesome paired with dwarf narcissus or early tulips! No care required.

Gardening facts about Muscari latifolium plant

How to Grow Muscari latifolium

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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