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Muscari

Muscari armeniacum

Bulb

Grape hyacinths with tiny bell-shaped flowers clustered on short spikes. True blue color. Sweet fragrance. Low-growing. Also called grape hyacinth. Popular for spring gardens and miniature arrangements.

Bloom Season

Spring

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

Wedding

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 5 to 7 days

when properly cared for

Cut when most bells are showing color

Use cool water in a small vase

Keep cool and away from heat sources

Charming en masse in small containers

Short stems for low arrangements only

Keep very cold

Change water every 2 days

Sweet fragrance

Fragrance Profile

Mild

Sweet, musky grape-like scent - hence grape hyacinth

Safety Information

Toxic to Cats

Toxic to Dogs

Toxic to Humans

Mildly toxic - can cause digestive upset if ingested

Fun Facts

Named Muscari from the Greek word for musk

Not actually related to true hyacinths despite the common name

The bulbs were once eaten in Italy and Greece when food was scarce

Each tiny bell is an individual flower

Origin & History

Native to Mediterranean and Western Asia

Native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia, muscari has been cultivated since at least the 16th century. The small bulbs were sometimes eaten in lean times. Dutch breeders developed many varieties, and today muscari is beloved for naturalizing in lawns and creating rivers of blue in spring gardens.