This bulbous perennial forms a clump with semi-erect mid-green linear leaves. The small dark blue urn-shaped nodding flowers appear in a dense raceme on a tall stem above the foliage during spring.

Hardiness zones 3 to 10

Muscari botryoidesis naturally found from sub-alpine to temperate climates in central Europe. It prefers a well drained fertile moist sandy-stony to light clay loams in a sunny to semi shade open position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Grape Hyacinth is a small attractive clumping plant that is used in perennial borders or planted in a rockery and can be used in patio pots and planter boxes. It is suitable for mountain regionsnaturalising in grasslandsand is planted in small or cottage gardens. It establishes from division in 2 to 3 years and is planted out at 80mm (4in) intervals.ID 1353

Muscari (mus-KAH-ree) botryoides(bot-ree-OI-deez)

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Lily Family