Tassel Grape Hyacinth (Muscari comosum)
Muscari comosum, the Tassel Grape Hyacinth, is a bulbous perennial producing dense spikes of deep blue to violet flowers, topped with sterile, lighter blue florets.
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate watering during growth, dry during dormancy
Soil
Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy loam but tolerates a range of soil types, including poor soils.
Temperature
Ideal growing range
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Light feeding in spring
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering.
Moderate watering during growth, dry during dormancy
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings in spring and autumn. Reduce significantly in summer.
Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy loam but tolerates a range of soil types, including poor soils.
Ideal growing range
Thrives in temperatures between 15-25 °C during the growing season. Tolerates cooler temperatures.
Outdoor
Light feeding in spring
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer once in early spring as new growth emerges.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.2-0.3 m
Spread
0.1-0.15 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Linear
Flower Size
0.5-0.8 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyAsparagaceae
- genusMuscari
- speciesMuscari comosum
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 3/5
Edible
No