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Grape Hyacinth
Muscari armeniacum
Honeybees forage on grape hyacinth for early-season nectar and pollen, providing essential resources when few other flowers are available. Peak bloom occurs in April to May in northern hemisphere temperate zones. It naturalizes readily by bulb offsets and seeds, potentially becoming invasive in lawns and open areas.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom | April–May |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
| Native | Southeastern Europe and Asia Minor |