Tassel grape hyacinth (Muscari comosum)
This lesser-known grape hyacinth has six-inch spikes of purple brown florets (the little “grapes”) topped by a jaunty tassel of bright violet purple in mid-spring. It has the grassy green leaves of its more common siblings and, like them, will naturalize* easily. Scatter these little bulbs along woodland edges or in a shrub border in sun or part shade, and don’t forget to pick a petite bouquet to enjoy their sweet scent. **Zone 4.**
*** Definition: Naturalizing**
This term refers to planting flowering bulbs that will readily multiply and spread on their own to create a natural-looking landscape. Not all bulbs naturalize well; good choices are crocuses, scilla, grape hyacinths, daffodils and species tulips.
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