Overview
Muscari 'Misty Morning' is a clump forming, columnar upright bulbs in the genus Muscari, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Muscari 'Misty Morning' 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 'Misty Morning' is a perennial bulbous plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. It forms clumps with an upright, columnar habit and features narrow, strap-like deciduous foliage. In spring, it produces clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers arranged closely along a straight, leafless stem. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. Suitable for various garden settings including city gardens, rock gardens, and wildflower meadows, it is hardy in the UK and can be propagated by dividing established clumps during dormancy in summer.
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 'Misty Morning' 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 'Misty Morning'
- 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 'Misty Morning'?
Muscari 'Misty Morning' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Muscari 'Misty Morning' need?
Muscari 'Misty Morning' 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 'Misty Morning' hardy in the UK?
Muscari 'Misty Morning' 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 'Misty Morning'?
Division of established clumps, separating offsets when dormant in summer.
More in the Muscari genus
- Muscarigrape hyacinth
- Muscari armeniacum 'Argaei Album'
- Muscari armeniacum 'Côte d'Azur'
- Muscari aucheri 'Autumn Glory'
- Muscari 'Chimcan'
- Muscari 'Cool Blues'
- Muscari 'Early Bird'
- Muscari 'Julia'