Muscari macrocarpum

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A free-flowering, bulbous perennial with grey-green strap-like leaves. Dark purple buds emerge from the foliage in spring, turning to shades of yellow as they open into fragranced flowers. An alternative to the usual blue variety of muscari, and not quite as vigorous.

Scientific classification

Species: Muscari macrocarpum (Muscari macrocarpum)
Genus: Muscari
Family: Asparagaceae

Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bulbs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Muscari macrocarpum

Distribution map

Greece Turkey

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Culture

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Toxicity

Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Muscari macrocarpum

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Muscari macrocarpum care guide

Regular watering spring growth, reduce irrigation autumn leaf dieback
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Regular watering spring growth, reduce irrigation autumn leaf dieback

Fertilizing

Weak bulb liquid feed applied once before spring leaf emergence phase

Pruning

Remove old flower stems and dead foliage in summer

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Divide clumps and plant divisions separately in summer

Growing

Plant 10cm deep in groups, in moderately fertile, moist, but well drained soil in full sun. To retain vigour, lift congested clumps and divide when dormant in autumn

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