Armenian grape hyacinth Muscari armeniacum

ABOUT
M. armeniacum is a strong-growing bulbous perennial to 20cm in height, with narrow, arching green leaves and erect stems bearing dense spikes of white-tipped, deep violet-blue, egg-shaped flowers 5mm in length in spring
About this plant
Names
Family
Asparagaceae
Synonyms
Armenian grape hyacinth
Common names
Muscari szovitsianum, Muscari polyanthum
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0-0.1 metre
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
No pruning required, but remove spent foliage as required
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Garden Edging Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Flower borders and beds Ground Cover Low Maintenance City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden Patio & Container Plants Rock Garden Wildflower meadow
Propogation
Propagate by seed, sown in autumn, in containers in a cold frame or separate offsets in summer
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
May be subject to a virus