The Muscari latifolium is a genus from the Asparagaceae family and is native to Turkey. The Muscari latifolium is commonly named broad-leaved grape hyacinth.
The word muscari comes from the Greek word moschos or the Latin word moschus which means musk and refers to the musky scent of the flower that some species have. The word latifolium means broad-leaved.
The broad-leaved grape hyacinth usually has just one broad leave. The lower part of the flower cluster is dark blue and fertile and the florets on top are light blue and sterile.
Do not cut away the leaves after bloom until they turn yellow. The grape hyacinth needs those to collect enough energy into the bulb for blooming next year. The new eaves appear in August/September and remain green throughout the winter.
The bulbs can be planted from September to November at about 3 inches deep (twice the bulb size).
Attracts bees: yes
Characteristic: newly emerging every year
Exposure: sun/part shade
Flower colour: blue
Flowering time: April – May
Foliage colour: green
Fragrant flower: yes
Hardiness: -30 ºC (-22 ºF)
Height: 8 inches (20 cm)
Soil: normal