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Grape hyacinths (Muscari)
Grape hyacinths grow from a bulb and reproduce rapidly. These plants produce spikes of dense, grape-shaped flowers that provide vivid color for most of the spring blooming season. Their musk-like fragrance, colorful blossoms, and little maintenance requirements make them popular plants for gardeners and plant enthusiasts.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Grape hyacinths
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Attributes of Grape hyacinths
Plant Height
10 cm
Spread
20 cm
Flower Color
White
Purple
Blue
Pink
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Grape hyacinths
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagus and allies
Family
Asparagus
Genus
Grape hyacinths
Distribution of Grape hyacinths
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Distribution Map of Grape hyacinths
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Grape hyacinths
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Grape hyacinths is a bulbous perennial plant appreciated for its conical racemes of urn-shaped flowers. Basic care involves full to partial sunlight, well-draining soil, and moderate watering – allowing the soil to dry out between sessions. Grape hyacinths thrives in temperate zones and prefers cooler temperatures while dormant. Common challenges include rot if overwatered and pests such as slugs. Seasonal considerations include reducing water after flowering, allowing leaves to die back naturally, and providing a cold period during winter for next season’s blooms.
How to Water Grape hyacinths?
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8 most common species：
Starch grape hyacinth
Starch grape hyacinth (Muscari neglectum) is a perennial plant native to Eurasia, commonly grown as an ornamental houseplant in temperate climates. It is also known as the common grape hyacinth or the grape hyacinth for its flowers' resemblance to the grapes.
Grape hyacinth
Grape hyacinth is an easy to grow spring favorite flower. These little bell-shaped blue flowers grow in clusters under trees, in pots, and also work well in cut arrangements. These little beauties can thrive in both full sun or part shade, as long as soil is moist but well-draining. For a striking visual effect, plant at least 25 bulbs close together. Grape hyacinths are deer and rabbit resistant.
Compact grape hyacinth
Compact grape hyacinth (Muscari botryoides) is a perennial plant species that is often cultivated as an ornamental plant. Compact grape hyacinth grows from a bulb and is popular in home gardens. The compact grape hyacinth provides the perfect accent for a rock garden or makes a stunning carpet of vivid blue when it is densely planted.
Broad-leaved grape hyacinth
Broad-leaved grape hyacinth is a grape hyacinth with a difference, sporting bicolored flowers of pale blue and deep blue/purple. This feature alone makes it a highly popular ornamental plant. Broad-leaved grape hyacinth is sought-after by many pollinators, but it is particularly appealing to the hairy-footed flower bee.
Blue grape hyacinth
M. aucheri is usually less than 10 cm tall, although taller forms are known. There are usually only two or three leaves per bulb, relatively wide for a muscari, which have a greyish green upper side and a hooded or boat-shaped tip. The flowers are arranged in a dense spike or raceme.
Muscari aucheri 'White Magic'
Muscari aucheri 'White Magic' is a spring-blooming bulbous perennial, recognized for its striking white, bell-shaped flowers arranged in dense, conical clusters atop sturdy stems. A cultivar of grape hyacinth, it stands out in garden beds and borders with green, fleshy, lance-shaped leaves, creating a fresh, contrasting backdrop. Adaptable to various soils, it thrives in sunny to partially shaded areas, forming a carpet of white in early to mid-spring.
Muscari aucheri 'Ocean Magic'
Muscari aucheri 'Ocean Magic' enchants with its bell-shaped, azure blooms clustered atop slender, upright stalks, evoking images of a miniature sea. Announcing spring, its hyacinth-like flowers are bunched tightly, contrasting against the fleshy, spear-like green foliage. Adaptable to various soils, this hardy perennial thrives in both sun and partial shade, bringing a wave of cool-toned tranquility to the garden.
Muscari aucheri 'Blue Magic'
Muscari aucheri 'Blue Magic' is a captivating spring bulbous perennial with conical clusters of tightly packed, ultramarine-blue flowers. The blooms, resembling miniature grape clusters, crown sturdy stems up to 15 cm tall, surrounded by grass-like foliage. Thriving in well-drained soils, muscari aucheri 'Blue Magic' offers a striking display when naturalized in rockeries or woodlands, where it can benefit from dappled sunlight.
All Species of Grape hyacinths
Starch grape hyacinth
Starch grape hyacinth
Starch grape hyacinth (Muscari neglectum) is a perennial plant native to Eurasia, commonly grown as an ornamental houseplant in temperate climates. It is also known as the common grape hyacinth or the grape hyacinth for its flowers' resemblance to the grapes.
Grape hyacinth
Grape hyacinth
Grape hyacinth is an easy to grow spring favorite flower. These little bell-shaped blue flowers grow in clusters under trees, in pots, and also work well in cut arrangements. These little beauties can thrive in both full sun or part shade, as long as soil is moist but well-draining. For a striking visual effect, plant at least 25 bulbs close together. Grape hyacinths are deer and rabbit resistant.
Compact grape hyacinth
Compact grape hyacinth
Compact grape hyacinth (Muscari botryoides) is a perennial plant species that is often cultivated as an ornamental plant. Compact grape hyacinth grows from a bulb and is popular in home gardens. The compact grape hyacinth provides the perfect accent for a rock garden or makes a stunning carpet of vivid blue when it is densely planted.
Broad-leaved grape hyacinth
Broad-leaved grape hyacinth
Broad-leaved grape hyacinth is a grape hyacinth with a difference, sporting bicolored flowers of pale blue and deep blue/purple. This feature alone makes it a highly popular ornamental plant. Broad-leaved grape hyacinth is sought-after by many pollinators, but it is particularly appealing to the hairy-footed flower bee.
Blue grape hyacinth
Blue grape hyacinth
M. aucheri is usually less than 10 cm tall, although taller forms are known. There are usually only two or three leaves per bulb, relatively wide for a muscari, which have a greyish green upper side and a hooded or boat-shaped tip. The flowers are arranged in a dense spike or raceme.
Muscari aucheri 'White Magic'
Muscari aucheri 'White Magic'
Muscari aucheri 'White Magic' is a spring-blooming bulbous perennial, recognized for its striking white, bell-shaped flowers arranged in dense, conical clusters atop sturdy stems. A cultivar of grape hyacinth, it stands out in garden beds and borders with green, fleshy, lance-shaped leaves, creating a fresh, contrasting backdrop. Adaptable to various soils, it thrives in sunny to partially shaded areas, forming a carpet of white in early to mid-spring.
Muscari aucheri 'Ocean Magic'
Muscari aucheri 'Ocean Magic'
Muscari aucheri 'Ocean Magic' enchants with its bell-shaped, azure blooms clustered atop slender, upright stalks, evoking images of a miniature sea. Announcing spring, its hyacinth-like flowers are bunched tightly, contrasting against the fleshy, spear-like green foliage. Adaptable to various soils, this hardy perennial thrives in both sun and partial shade, bringing a wave of cool-toned tranquility to the garden.
Muscari aucheri 'Blue Magic'
Muscari aucheri 'Blue Magic'
Muscari aucheri 'Blue Magic' is a captivating spring bulbous perennial with conical clusters of tightly packed, ultramarine-blue flowers. The blooms, resembling miniature grape clusters, crown sturdy stems up to 15 cm tall, surrounded by grass-like foliage. Thriving in well-drained soils, muscari aucheri 'Blue Magic' offers a striking display when naturalized in rockeries or woodlands, where it can benefit from dappled sunlight.
Grape hyacinth
Grape hyacinth
Grape hyacinth is a unique and fascinating plant. With its vibrant blue flowers and slender leaves, it adds a touch of beauty to any garden. One interesting fact about this plant is its ability to attract insects and birds, making it a beneficial addition to any pollinator-friendly garden. Another interesting feature is its resilience in harsh coastal environments, as it thrives in sandy and rocky soils. Whether in a garden or in the wild, grape hyacinth is sure to captivate with its charm and versatility.
Grape hyacinth 'Album'
Grape hyacinth 'Album'
The grape hyacinth 'Album' is the white version of the original grape hyacinth plant, with pure white flowers shaped like small bells. This cultivar is also significant because the flowers have no constriction at the mouth, meaning that they can open more widely than other varieties of this plant. The blooms also last for weeks and offer an appealing aroma.
Broad-leaved grape hyacinth 'Grape Ice'
Broad-leaved grape hyacinth 'Grape Ice'
Broad-leaved grape hyacinth 'Grape Ice' is a spring-blooming bulb known for its stunning grape-like clusters of blue and white flowers. Unlike other grape hyacinths, this variety has broad leaves that add an interesting texture to any garden. Its name originates from the Greek word for musk, due to its musky fragrance when crushed.
Grape hyacinths 'Album'
Grape hyacinths 'Album'
The name of grape hyacinths 'Album' refers to the Latin for 'white' due to its bright white flowers which reward gardeners with bright stems of showy color that rise above the leaves in early spring. The 'azureum' in the species name refers to the parent plant's typically blue flowers.
Dark grape-hyacinth
Dark grape-hyacinth
Dark grape-hyacinth is recognized by its distinctive spikes of dense, urn-shaped, deep blue flowers. These captivating blooms appear in spring, rising above the strap-like, green foliage that typically grows in clumps. Often found in Mediterranean meadows, dark grape-hyacinth's ability to thrive in rocky soils attests to its resilience and minimal care requirements, offering a charming yet unassuming display to the landscapes it graces.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Grape hyacinths
Muscari
Grape hyacinths grow from a bulb and reproduce rapidly. These plants produce spikes of dense, grape-shaped flowers that provide vivid color for most of the spring blooming season. Their musk-like fragrance, colorful blossoms, and little maintenance requirements make them popular plants for gardeners and plant enthusiasts.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Grape hyacinths
Feedback
Attributes of Grape hyacinths
Plant Height
10 cm
Spread
20 cm
Flower Color
White
Purple
Blue
Pink
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Grape hyacinths
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Asparagus Genus
Grape hyacinths Distribution of Grape hyacinths
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Distribution Map of Grape hyacinths
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Grape hyacinths
Feedback
Grape hyacinths is a bulbous perennial plant appreciated for its conical racemes of urn-shaped flowers. Basic care involves full to partial sunlight, well-draining soil, and moderate watering – allowing the soil to dry out between sessions. Grape hyacinths thrives in temperate zones and prefers cooler temperatures while dormant. Common challenges include rot if overwatered and pests such as slugs. Seasonal considerations include reducing water after flowering, allowing leaves to die back naturally, and providing a cold period during winter for next season’s blooms.
How to Water Grape hyacinths?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Grape hyacinths?
How to Propagate Grape hyacinths?
How to Plant Grape hyacinths?
Exploring the Grape hyacinths Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Starch grape hyacinth
Starch grape hyacinth (Muscari neglectum) is a perennial plant native to Eurasia, commonly grown as an ornamental houseplant in temperate climates. It is also known as the common grape hyacinth or the grape hyacinth for its flowers' resemblance to the grapes.
Grape hyacinth
Grape hyacinth is an easy to grow spring favorite flower. These little bell-shaped blue flowers grow in clusters under trees, in pots, and also work well in cut arrangements. These little beauties can thrive in both full sun or part shade, as long as soil is moist but well-draining. For a striking visual effect, plant at least 25 bulbs close together. Grape hyacinths are deer and rabbit resistant.
Compact grape hyacinth
Compact grape hyacinth (Muscari botryoides) is a perennial plant species that is often cultivated as an ornamental plant. Compact grape hyacinth grows from a bulb and is popular in home gardens. The compact grape hyacinth provides the perfect accent for a rock garden or makes a stunning carpet of vivid blue when it is densely planted.
Broad-leaved grape hyacinth
Broad-leaved grape hyacinth is a grape hyacinth with a difference, sporting bicolored flowers of pale blue and deep blue/purple. This feature alone makes it a highly popular ornamental plant. Broad-leaved grape hyacinth is sought-after by many pollinators, but it is particularly appealing to the hairy-footed flower bee.
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All Species of Grape hyacinths
Starch grape hyacinth
Grape hyacinth
Compact grape hyacinth
Broad-leaved grape hyacinth
Blue grape hyacinth
Muscari aucheri 'White Magic'
Muscari aucheri 'Ocean Magic'
Muscari aucheri 'Blue Magic'
Grape hyacinth
Grape hyacinth 'Album'
Broad-leaved grape hyacinth 'Grape Ice'
Grape hyacinths 'Album'
Dark grape-hyacinth
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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