Muscari armeniacum Blue spike growing herbaceous geophyte of the genus Muscari also known as Grapes hyacinth, Muscari armeniacum Blue spike perennial evergreen plant, plant edible bulbs also used as ornamental plant some spices have fragrant flowers, can grow in temperate, subtropical or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-9.
Leaves color green in linear shape.
Muscari armeniacum Blue spike flower
Flower color blue, the flower shape likes small grapes, flowers grow in stalks.
Bulb edible, bulbs shape like drops, small 2-3 cm, colors yellow the outer and white in the inner.
Muscari armeniacum Blue spike for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Muscari armeniacum Blue spike growing and care:
Cold winter (chilling hours),
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Bulb/ Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
When is the best time to plant?
Autumn (for the bulb) / Spring (for the plant)
Pests and diseases:
Slugs, spots
Pruning season:
Summer
How to prune:
Cut the dead leaves in the base of the plant and bloom stems
Size of the plant?
10-30 cm (4-12) inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring
General information about the flower:
Grape shape flower, flowers grow on stalk looks like grapes, color blue
Edible Roots
Information about bulb:
Bulbs shape like drops bulbs, small 2-3 cm, colors yellow the outer and white in the inner.
Harvesting bulb season:
Summer
Uses of bulb:
Cooked, soups, stews
Scientific name:
Muscari armeniacum