Uniformly colored dark purple-blue wands of Muscari armeniacum 'Marleen' cast a spell in the spring garden, spreading a fragrance that celebrates the new season. Plant these at the feet of yellow or white Daffodils. Cut some, and bring that perfume into the house.
Grape Hyacinths are handy, hardy, vigorous little spring bloomers that should, like Crocuses, be staples in every garden. They thrive in full sun or deciduous shade, tolerate practically any soil, and seem to live forever. They are ideal companions for taller bulbs or flowering shrubs and look marvelous in loose sweeps all by themselves. For information on the care of Grape Hyacinths, click Growing Guide.
