Muscari botryoides
White Grape Hyacinth
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White Grape Hyacinth (Muscari botryoides) - Description
These enchanting little flowers with a fresh, fruity fragrance are perfect companions for daffodils and tulips in April and May. They are also splendid by themselves in drifts under shrubs or trees or in a rock garden. The pure white blooms are long lasting and perfect for cutting and bringing into your home. They thrive in sun or shade and colonize quickly. Plant in generous groups for dramatic effect.
White Grape Hyacinth (Muscari botryoides) - Blooming
Clumps of blue or white urn-shaped flowers appear in early spring. Some species have very pleasantly scented flowers. To promote vigor, divide congested clumps in summer or early fall when the plants are dormant.
White Grape Hyacinth (Muscari botryoides) - Growth
Look great as container plants, in rock gardens, or clumped together under trees or shrubs. Flower spikes can reach as tall as 1 1/2 ft. in some species. Muscari grows best in full sun.
White Grape Hyacinth (Muscari botryoides) - Planting
Plant Grape Hyacinths in early autumn. Set the bulbs 4 inches deep in the soil and about 3 inches apart.
White Grape Hyacinth (Muscari botryoides) - Pest
Muscari is vulnerable to viruses.
White Grape Hyacinth (Muscari botryoides) - Interesting facts
The common name "Grape Hyacinth" is derived from Muscari's close relationship with the genus Hyacinthus and the groups of flowers that resemble bunches of grapes. Members of the genus Muscari are native to Eurasia.
White Grape Hyacinth (Muscari botryoides) - Soil and irrigation
Grape Hyacinths do best with regular water during their growing season. Like many plants, they need well-drained soil that is kept moist and moderately fertile.
