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Genus: Muscari

Species: botryoides

Common Name: Common Grape Hyacinth

Family: Hyacinthaceae + Asparagaceae

Order: Asparagales

Native: Central and southern Europe

Habit: Herbaceous Perennial-Bulbous

Height: 0.5 to 1 foot

Width: 0.75 to 1 foot

Flowering Season: Early Spring

Flower Color: Blue, pink or white

Propagation: Seed or bulb

Zone: 3-8

Other species or varieties or cultivars: M. botryoides album, M. aucheri "Ocean Magic", Magical Muscari mix.

Note: This plant is suitable for mass planting in open areas, under deciduous trees and shrubs, rock gardens or in the border fronts Common Grape Hyacinth can also be placed with other early blooming bulbs. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.