Yesterday, I spotted a grape hyacinth, Muscari armeniacum, growing on the lawn. I have no grape hyacinths growing in my yard. To the best of my knowledge, none of my neighbors do either.

The plant is seven feet from a grouping of snow crocus that also self-sewed on my lawn.

I made a couple of observations based on the plants growing on my lawn.

First, mother nature is a better gardener than I am.

Second, if we seek something, it will manifest. For the last week, I’ve been seeking a grouping of grape hyacinths to display.

Plant grape hyacinths in tight groupings spotted around the landscape. Muscari will tolerate shady spots in the landscape.

Grape hyacinths are an excellent choice for early spring bloom in your garden.