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Muscari neglectum 'Valerie Finnis' (Grape hyacinth)

Muscari neglectum 'Valerie Finnis' Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Muscari neglectum 'Valerie Finnis' muss-KAR-ee nee-GLEK-tum Common Name: Grape hyacinth Genus: Muscari
This graph hyacinth is a tall, brilliant powder-blue showstopper that shows beautifully with pink-cupped daffodils. Its namesake, Valerie Finnis, was a famous British plantswoman and photographer. Grape hyacinths are hardy, easy to grow, and have long-lasting blooms--no garden should be without them. They are particularly spectacular when allowed to naturalize, whether under trees, along a pathway, tucked into ground covers, or in a bed.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Fragrant. Good early color. Can be forced. Adaptable to various growing conditions, but must have well-drained soil.
 Care: Likes fertile, moist but well-drained alkaline soil in full sun. Will take part shade. Plant 3 to 4 inches deep in groups or drifts in fall. Lift and divide when dormant in late summer or early fall.
 Propagation:

 Divide when dormant; remove offsets in summer; sow seed in containers in a cold frame in fall.


 Problems:

 Generally problem free but prone to viruses.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Fragrant Flowers; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color Blue Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Container, Indoor Plant, Naturalizing
Style , Cottage Garden, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest
Type ,Bulbs

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