| Muscari commutatum AH.0130
~ This very distinctive grape hyacinth has dark charcoal-purple "grapes", sans the pearly white teeth that typify most of the muscari tribe. They are borne in plump clusters on 6-inch scapes. Mediterranean/modified continental; Caucasus to Mediterranean region. Zone 5.
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| Muscari comosum 'Pinard'
~ In effect, this is a scaled-down M. dionysicum (q.v.), standing in at 10 inches tall. The gray-tinged, purple-blue tassels make quite a splash in the mid-spring garden, particularly if used in quantity. Zone 5.
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| Muscari
dionysicum AH.8965
~ At first glance it's hard to believe this 30-inch-tall plant, which in full bloom resembles a blue liatris or kniphofia or scadoxus or something of the like, is actually a grape hyacinth. It blooms here in May, providing one of the highlights of the spring garden. Mediterranean/montane; N Greece. Zone 5.
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 Muscari leucostomum
~ Black-blue, white-fringed "grapes" are freely produced in April on 6-
to 8-inch stems. As striking as it is obscure, and readily cultivated in a sunny, well-drained site. Steppe; central Asia. Zone 6.
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 Muscari pallens
~ Not one
of the imposters usually sold under this name, but a striking selection
with short racemes of ethereal, pale blue bells on 5-inch scapes in
May. It prefers full sun and well-drained, loamy soil that doesn't dry
out in summer. Modified continental/montane; C Caucasus. Zone 5.
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| Muscari parviflorum
~ As the only fall-blooming grape hyacinth as well as one of the smallest (and cutest) of its tribe, this is a must for all fanciers of the genus, particularly those with rock gardens. The petite, urn-shaped, sky-blue flowers appear in open clusters on 4-inch scapes in September and October. Mediterranean; Mediterranean region. Zone 6.
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