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Grape Hyacinth
Muscari armeniacum
In the United States:
Cultivated
· also called armenian grape hyacinth
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 (US) | March–May |
| Hardiness zones | 4-8 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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