Overview
Muscari armeniacum 'Argaei Album' is a clump forming, columnar upright bulbs in the genus Muscari, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Muscari armeniacum 'Argaei Album' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens, banks and slopes, garden edging and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Muscari armeniacum 'Argaei Album' is a bulbous perennial cultivar of the genus Muscari, which are known for their narrow, strap-like foliage and clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers along a leafless stem. This cultivar forms clumps with a columnar upright habit and is deciduous. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for various garden settings including city gardens, rock gardens, and underplanting. It flowers in spring and is propagated by dividing established clumps during dormancy.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Muscari
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Muscari armeniacum 'Argaei Album' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Banks and slopes, Garden edging, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Muscari armeniacum 'Argaei Album'
- Propagation
- Division of established clumps, separating offsets when dormant in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to fungal infections including anther smuts and bluebell rust, bacterial soft rot, some virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Muscari armeniacum 'Argaei Album'?
Muscari armeniacum 'Argaei Album' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Muscari armeniacum 'Argaei Album' need?
Muscari armeniacum 'Argaei Album' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Muscari armeniacum 'Argaei Album' hardy in the UK?
Muscari armeniacum 'Argaei Album' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Muscari armeniacum 'Argaei Album'?
Division of established clumps, separating offsets when dormant in summer.
More in the Muscari genus
- Muscarigrape hyacinth
- Muscari armeniacum 'Côte d'Azur'
- Muscari aucheri 'Autumn Glory'
- Muscari 'Chimcan'
- Muscari 'Cool Blues'
- Muscari 'Early Bird'
- Muscari 'Julia'
- Muscari 'Lindsay'