Named for celebrated British plantswoman Valerie Finnis, this pale lavender-blue M. armeniacum sport has mildly fragrant, densely packed conical racemes. Commonly referred to as
Grape Hyacinths, deer- and rodent-resistant Muscari naturalize readily in well-draining soil and in full to partial sunlight. You’ll need about nine bulbs per square foot. They make good cut flowers too. Bulb size: 8 cm/up. Full to partial sunlight. Bloom time in horticultural zone 5: April/May. Plant 5" deep and 3" to 4" apart. HZ: 4-8. Height: 8".
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The Art & Soul of Spring.
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