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| + | '''''Muscari armeniacum''''' ('''Grape hyacinth''') is a vigorous [[plant]] in the hyacinth family, [[Hyacinthaceae]]. It is a [[herbaceous plant]] with basal, simple 12 inch long [[leaf|leaves]], and short flowering stems. The flowers are purple, blue, or white, borne in [[spring]] in dense clusters, resembling grapes. | ||
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Muscari armeniacum, Leichtl. Lvs. several, linear, much overtopping the raceme, reaching a foot at flowering: scape 4-6 in. long, tinted brown at base; raceme dense, 2 or more in. long; axis bright violet; perianth bright deep violet; teeth erect whitish; sterile fls. pale blue. Armenia.—One of the most handsome species, flowering the latest. | Muscari armeniacum, Leichtl. Lvs. several, linear, much overtopping the raceme, reaching a foot at flowering: scape 4-6 in. long, tinted brown at base; raceme dense, 2 or more in. long; axis bright violet; perianth bright deep violet; teeth erect whitish; sterile fls. pale blue. Armenia.—One of the most handsome species, flowering the latest. | ||
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| − | Dig up and replant [[offset]]s in the summer. Plant [[seed]]s in cold frame in [[autumn]]. Naturalizes. | + | Multiplies easily. Dig up and replant [[offset]]s in the summer. Plant [[seed]]s in cold frame in [[autumn]]. Naturalizes. |
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Latest revision as of 20:51, 8 January 2010
| Habit | bulbous
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| Height: | ⇕ | 20 cm"cm" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 20. |
| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Origin: | ✈ | SE Europe to Caucasus |
| Exposure: | ☼ | sun |
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| Water: | ◍ | moderate |
| Features: | ✓ | flowers, naturalizes |
| USDA Zones: | 4 to 8 | |
| Flower features: | ❀ | blue, purple, white |
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Muscari armeniacum (Grape hyacinth) is a vigorous plant in the hyacinth family, Hyacinthaceae. It is a herbaceous plant with basal, simple 12 inch long leaves, and short flowering stems. The flowers are purple, blue, or white, borne in spring in dense clusters, resembling grapes.
Read about Muscari armeniacum in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
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Muscari armeniacum, Leichtl. Lvs. several, linear, much overtopping the raceme, reaching a foot at flowering: scape 4-6 in. long, tinted brown at base; raceme dense, 2 or more in. long; axis bright violet; perianth bright deep violet; teeth erect whitish; sterile fls. pale blue. Armenia.—One of the most handsome species, flowering the latest.
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Cultivation
Keep soil moist during growth, but give good drainage. Divide while dormant (summer and early fall) to maintain vigor. Planting depth of 10cm (4in) is ideal. Plant in autumn.
Propagation
Multiplies easily. Dig up and replant offsets in the summer. Plant seeds in cold frame in autumn. Naturalizes.
Pests and diseases
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Varieties
- 'Argaei' - flowers are a bright blue
- 'Blue Spike' - large blue, double flowers, densely clustered
Gallery
If you have a photo of this plant, please upload it! Plus, there may be other photos available for you to add.
Growing in the wild in Armenia
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References
- American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432
External links
- w:Muscari armeniacum. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Muscari armeniacum QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)
