Muscari macrocarpum
'Golden Fragrance'
Yellow Grape Hyacinth
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus |
Muscari |
Species |
macrocarpum |
Cultivar |
'Golden Fragrance' |
Category |
Bulbs, Perennials |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
5 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
4a - 8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 - H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-29 -(-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
-20 - 20 |
Height |
15 - 30 cm |
Spread |
15 - 22 cm |
Cultivation |
Moist, loose soil in partial shade to full sunlight. |
Growth |
Fast |
Pests |
No serious insect or disease problems. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Strap like, narrow, fleshy green foliage with bronze as it emerge in early spring. |
Flower Description |
Golden-yellow, tubular florets with upper row of purple florets. Uniquely scented reminiscent of laundry detergent. |
Notable Specimens |
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Propagation |
By dividing offsets. |