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Muscari aucheri

Also Known As

  • Grape Hyacinth

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 1"-8"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Muscari aucheri plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Muscari aucheri

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 IN - 8 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Muscari aucheri

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An outstanding species from Turkey, the Iranian tubergenianum is often considered a form of this with azure blue flowers shading paler or white on the lobes.

Gardening facts about Muscari aucheri plant

How to Grow Muscari aucheri

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8"

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 6"-8"

Width: 4"-6"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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