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Azure Grape Hyacinth Muscari azureum

Previously known as:

  • Hyacinthella azurea
  • Pseudomuscari azureum
Phonetic Spelling
mus-KAR-ee a-ZOOR-ee-um
Description

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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#hardy#bulb#showy flowers#full sun tolerant#drought tolerant#easy to grow#blue flowers#afternoon sun#rock garden#border planting#spring interest#spring flowering bulbs#woodland
 
small bulb plant with broad leaves & clusters of blue flowers.
Muscari azureum habit. Patrick Hacker CC BY 4.0 Download Image
small bulb plant with broad leaves & clusters of blue flowers.
Muscari azureum flowers. Patrick Hacker CC BY 4.0 Download Image
small bulb plant with broad leaves & clusters of blue flowers.
Muscari azureum habit. Patrick Hacker CC BY 4.0 Download Image
small bulb plant with broad leaves & clusters of blue flowers.
Muscari azureum habit. Kit Law CC BY-NC 4.0 Download Image
small bulb plant with broad leaves & clusters of blue flowers.
Muscari azureum habit. cleeb CC BY-NC 4.0 Download Image
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#hardy#bulb#showy flowers#full sun tolerant#drought tolerant#easy to grow#blue flowers#afternoon sun#rock garden#border planting#spring interest#spring flowering bulbs#woodland
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Pseudomuscari
    Species:
    azureum
    Family:
    Asparagaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Bulb
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Asia minor and Europe
    Distribution:
    SE US
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Bulb
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Open
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
  • 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
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • 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