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grape hyacinth
noun
: any of several small bulbous spring-flowering herbs (genus Muscari) of the asparagus family with racemes of usually blue flowers
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This is particularly common with daffodils, alliums, crocuses, grape hyacinth, tulips, and many other popular spring-flowering bulbs.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
But go ahead and clear space around early-blooming plants like crocus, grape hyacinth, Helleborus, winter-hardy ferns, and spring ephemerals.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Muscari, also known as grape hyacinths, are low growing.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2025
Daffodils and grape hyacinths can be planted whenever the beds are available.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Grape Hyacinth Plant clusters of grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum) for a flush of bright color in mid-spring.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
For sunny spots, consider crocus, Muscari (grape hyacinths), hyacinths, tulips, and ornamental onions.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
But go ahead and clear space around early-blooming plants like crocus, grape hyacinth, Helleborus, winter-hardy ferns, and spring ephemerals.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Muscari, also known as grape hyacinths, are low growing.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2025
Daffodils and grape hyacinths can be planted whenever the beds are available.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Grape Hyacinth Plant clusters of grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum) for a flush of bright color in mid-spring.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
For sunny spots, consider crocus, Muscari (grape hyacinths), hyacinths, tulips, and ornamental onions.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Grape hyacinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grape%20hyacinth. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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