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Muscari botryoides (B9801)

Also Known As

  • Grape Hyacinth

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

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Muscari botryoides (B9801) plant details

Muscari botryoides (B9801) is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Muscari botryoides (B9801)

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Muscari botryoides (B9801)

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Grows in the vineyards on the slopes of the Stammer Berg, Switzerland. Smaller with darker blooms than the common M.armeniacum and not invasive.

Gardening facts about Muscari botryoides (B9801) plant

How to Grow Muscari botryoides (B9801)

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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