Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Muscari
(mus-KAR-ee) Species: aucheri (aw-CHER-ee) Cultivar: Blue Magic Synonym:Muscari lingulatum Synonym:Muscari sintenisii Synonym:Muscari tubergenianum Synonym:Muscari praecox
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Category BulbsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage This plant is resistant to deerSmooth Foliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Dark BlueBloom Characteristics Flowers are fragrantBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |