Grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum 'Fantasy Creation') muss-KAR-ee ar-men-ee-AY-kum Genus:  Muscari These double-flowered grape hyacinths are a good candidate for beds and borders because they increase only by division. They also bloom longer than those that hasten through spring eager to set seed. 'Fantasy Creation', a sport of 'Blue Spike', has a large pyramidal raceme resembling broccoli. Its blue flowers gradually turn purple, then green, fading toward yellow. It doesn't wilt and rarely sets seed, making it useful for dried flower arrangements. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Good early color. Can be forced. Adaptable to various growing conditions, but must have well-drained soil. Care:  Likes fertile, moist but well-drained alkaline soil in full sun. Will take part shade. Plant 3 to 4 inches deep in groups or drifts in fall. Lift and divide when dormant in late summer or early fall. Propagation: 

 Divide when dormant; remove offsets in summer; sow seed in containers in a cold frame in fall.

Problems: 

 Generally problem free but prone to viruses.

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Fragrant Flowers, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Spring, Spring Flower Color Blue, Purple Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Indoor Plant, Cut Flower, Dried Flower Style Cottage Garden, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Frost Tolerant Type Bulbs