School of Horticulture
Plant Database
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Scientific Name: | Muscari armeniacum |
Pronunciation: | muss-KAIR-ee ar-mee-nee-AY-kum |
Common Name: | grape hyacinth |
Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
Plant Type: | Flowering pot plant, Herbaceous perennial |
Key ID Features: | Leaves narrow, basal, to 30 cm long; florets deep violet blue, urn-shaped (grape-like), slightly fragrant (musky-sweet), 20-40 on conical racemes on scapes rising up to 20 cm in early spring, 1-3 per bulb. |
Course(s): | HORT 1193/1293 |
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Propagation: | Division - below ground parts |
Plant Care: | |
Optimal Temp.: | Low indoor temperature |
Light Level: | Medium indoor light level |
Maintenance: | Low maintenance plant |
Pest Susceptibility: | Pest resistant, Disease resistant, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant |
Location(s): (BCE) Boulevard (Circular) Eastend : labyrinth (HPZ) Horticulture PlaZa (MCF) Main Courtyard Fountain (PPL) Pine PLanting Location Map |