Grape Hyacinth Seeds

Grape Hyacinth - Muscari armeniacum A welcome splash of blue in early spring when little else has emerged, these ornamental perennials are reliably cold hardy.  Gently self-seeding when happy, naturalizing in almost any soil type. Low-maintenance plants that deliver big-time results. Perennial in USDA zones 3-8, ornamental 1-3 racemes with dense clusters of urn-shaped florets that resemble a mini cluster of grapes, growing 6-8” tall, vivid blue to deep purple.  Blooms in April-May for about 3 weeks. Prefers lean, well-draining soil, where it’s neither too wet or too dry. After flowering they require no feeding and little watering. Overly rich soil produces more foliage and less flowers.  These bulbs don’t fare well if allowed to sit in water over winter. Sow outside: in the fall. Seeds need a cold period to germinate. Sow inside:  possible, but not recommended. Seeds need stratification to germinateSeed depth: 4-5”Seed spacing: 1” Sow seeds at any time, covering them very thinly with c