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Muscari neglectum

Also Known As

  • Grape Hyacinth

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Muscari neglectum plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Muscari neglectum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Muscari neglectum

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark, midnight-blue starch hyacinths or blue bottles have made themselves at home in sunny gardens and shady lawns throughout the South for generations and they do equally well up North! 6-10", zones 5a-8b(9bWC)
It's hardly neglected, the prototype and most widely grown Grape Hyacinth.

Gardening facts about Muscari neglectum plant

How to Grow Muscari neglectum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 4"

Width: 8"

  • sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 4"-8"

Width: 4"-6"

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-8"

Width: 2"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-8"

Width: 4"-6"

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  • regular
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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
  • dry in summer
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