Armenian grape hyacinth
Muscari armeniacum H.J.Veitch
Muscari armeniacum is a bulbous perennial in the Asparagaceae family, known as Armenian grape hyacinth. It features basal leaves, short flowering stems, and flowers in purple, blue, white, or pale pink. The plant typically reaches 15 cm in height and blooms in mid-Spring for 3–4 weeks. It is native to the Eastern Mediterranean, including Greece, Turkey, and Armenia, and is cultivated in many regions worldwide.
Description
Muscari armeniacum, described by H.J.Veitch in 1872, is a member of the Scilloideae subfamily within the Asparagaceae family. It is one of several species referred to as grape hyacinth. The plant is known for its compact growth and clusters of small, colorful flowers. Some cultivars have a fragrant quality. It is commonly grown in gardens and naturalized in various regions, including parts of Europe, North America, and Asia. Established bulbs produce foliage in autumn. Its native range includes the Eastern Mediterranean, from Greece and Turkey to the Caucasus.
Other common names
Armenian grape hyacinth
Distribution
IE · GB · IT · NO · DK · FR · CZ · AU · FK · JP · SE · CA · Austria · Belgium · Bulgaria · Corse · Czechoslovakia · Falkland Is. · France · Great Britain · Greece · Illinois · Italy · Louisiana · New Zealand North · New Zealand South · North Caucasus · Ohio · Ontario · South Australia
Synonyms
Muscari alexandraeMuscari woronowiiMuscari conicumMuscari concinnumMuscari colchicumMuscari elegantulumMuscari cyaneo-violaceumMuscari dolichanthumMuscari argaeiMuscari apertumMuscari alpanicumMuscari pyramidatumMuscari schliemanniMuscari steupiiMuscari polyanthumMuscari pauperulumMuscari pendulumMuscari szovitsianumMuscari micranthumMuscari maweanumPseudomuscari apertumBellevalia apertaBotryanthus micranthusBotryanthus szovitsianusMuscari sosnowskyiMuscari argaei f. album
