Grape Hyacinths (Muscari)

Grape Hyacinths (Muscari) take their name from the grape-like clusters of flowers borne in spring on 3"-6" stems. Blooming in spring and then disappearing into summer dormancy, these bulbs have the unusual characteristic of having their foliage re-emerge in fall. Gardeners can make use of this trait by including a single Grape Hyacinth bulb in each group of bulbs planted. Then, in autumn, when digging in the garden to add more bulbs these solitary Muscari will mark the spots where bulbs are already planted.