White Spear grape hyacinth

Muscari 'White Spear'

BulbAsparagaceae

RHS AGM 2024

White Spear grape hyacinth
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistant
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size8 inches tall
Bloom season
Spring
Bloom color
White
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

BorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerLow maintenancePollinator gardenRock garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'White Spear' grape hyacinth (Muscari 'White Spear') is a bulb for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows about 8 inches tall and bears white flowers from early to late spring. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.

Pairs well with Greig's tulip, Obsidian coral bells, and Blue fescue.