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Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Height: 5-8 inches
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Underground structures: Bulb
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Erosion control
Groundcover
Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Grape Hyacinth

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Location: my garden in Dawsonville, GA (zone 7b north Geogia mountains)
Date: 2022-03-24
Location: my garden in Dawsonville, GA (zone 7b north Geogia mountains)
Date: 2022-03-24
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2021-05-10
Location: Philadelphia
Location: My North Yorkshire Garden
Date: 2020-03-19

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
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Location: My North Yorkshire Greenhouse
Date: 2020-02-13
Location: Harrogate Flower Show, Yorkshire, England
Date: 2019-04-27
Muscari Siberian Tiger

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy
Comments:
  • Posted by sedumzz (Fairfax VA - Zone 7a) on Jan 7, 2022 8:09 PM concerning plant:
    Flower cluster shape: Somewhat conical but also cylindrical. Extremely compact.

    Buds emerge white, and as the flower opens, fade to a slightly purple, light pastel lavender. Lips do not fully open. As flower ages, it develops a purple rim.

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