Muscari azureum
Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Hyacinthella azurea
- Pseudomuscari azureum
- Phonetic Spelling
- mus-KAR-ee a-ZOOR-ee-um
- Description
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The azure grape hyacinth is a compact, bulbous herbaceous perennial in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae). It is native to Turkey. It has bell-shaped flowers that are not constricted at the opening, giving the flowers a plump and full look. It blooms in mid-spring from April to May. The species epithet is Latin for azure blue.
This plant performs best in full to afternoon sun. Tolerates summer drought but requires moisture during the growing season. Plant bulbs to a depth of 5 in. and space 0-1 in. apart, or 30-60 per sq. ft. Good for use in borders, rock gardens, and woodland gardens. This plant is occasionally damaged by deer.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: no serious pests or diseases.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Pseudomuscari
- Species:
- azureum
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Bulb
- Perennial
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Asia minor and Europe
- Distribution:
- SE US
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Open
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil pH:
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Raceme
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Bell
- Cup
- Flower Description:
- True light blue, with stripes running along each little bell-shaped floret. Blooms mid-spring (April/May).
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Smooth
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Rosulate
- Leaf Shape:
- Linear
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Narrow, fleshy, basal, green leaves that appear in autumn and live through the winter to spring when the plants flower.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Lawn
- Meadow
- Naturalized Area
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
