Also known as Compact Grape-Hyacinth · Grape-Hyacinth · Italian Grape-Hyacinth
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Common grape hyacinth (Muscari botryoides) is a charming spring bulb forming clusters of tiny, bell-shaped, blue flowers resembling miniature grape bunches. Perfect for b
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least six hours of direct sunlight daily, but tolerates some shade.
Moderate during growth, low during dormancy
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist in spring, let dry in summer.
Well-drained soil
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate
50% intensity
Requires a period of winter chilling for optimal blooming. Tolerates a range from 10-25°C during the growing season.
Low
25% intensity
Benefits from a light feeding in spring, but not essential.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Bulbs are toxic if ingested, causing gastrointestinal upset.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently during the growing season, especially when the soil feels dry to the touch. Reduce watering significantly once the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring or early summer.
Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot.
Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to prevent seed formation and direct energy back into the bulb for the following year. Cut back the foliage only after it has naturally yellowed and died down, typically in late spring or early summer.
Propagated primarily by offsets (bulblets) which form around the parent bulb. These can be carefully separated during the dormant season (late summer or early autumn) and replanted.
Division every few years also rejuvenates the clump.
Repot bulbs every 3-5 years, or when the clump becomes overcrowded and flowering diminishes. This is best done during the summer dormancy period when the bulbs are resting.
Ensure new potting mix provides excellent drainage.
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Where Common Grape Hyacinth (Muscari botryoides) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Muscari |
| Species | Muscari botryoides |
Similar in genus Muscari
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