Plant Profile: Muscari botryoides

Taxonomy: Muscari botryoides

Names

Compact Grape Hyacinth, Italian Grape Hyacinth, Small Grape Hyacinth

  • Photo of Muscari botryoides (Muscari botryoidess)

Phonetic Spelling:mus-KAR-ee bot-ROY-dees

Genus:Muscari

Species:botryoides

Family:Asparagaceae

The Small Grape Hyacinth is a petite spring bulb adorned with vibrant purple flowers. These bulbs are ideal for mass planting along pathways, at the front of borders, or close to patios. They create a stunning visual when paired with daffodils, as their rich purple hue beautifully contrasts with the bright yellow of the daffodil blooms. This plant establishes itself effortlessly in various environments and is frequently found thriving along roadsides and in other disturbed locations.

Muscari botryoides Feature Summary

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Tags

#fragrant flowers
#small spaces
#purple flowers
#mass planting
#naturalizes
#borders
#bedding plants
#walkway planting
#HS302

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Muscari botryoides Feature Summary

Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasionally Dry
Less than 12 inches
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
3a
3b
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Flowers
Purple/Lavender
Landscape
Rock Garden
Cottage Garden
Border
Mass Planting
Container
Patio
Walkways
Small Space

Muscari botryoides Attributes

Muscari botryoides: Country Or Region Of Origin

Europe

Muscari botryoides: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Muscari botryoides Whole Plant Traits

Muscari botryoides: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Muscari botryoides Cultural Conditions

Muscari botryoides: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Muscari botryoides: Soil pH

Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Muscari botryoides: Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Muscari botryoides: Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Muscari botryoides: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
3a
thermostat
3b
thermostat
4a
thermostat
4b
thermostat
5a
thermostat
5b
thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b

Muscari botryoides: Soil Texture

Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky

Muscari botryoides Flowers

Muscari botryoides: Flower Color

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Purple/Lavender

Muscari botryoides: Flower Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Muscari botryoides Leaves

Muscari botryoides: Leaf Color

spa
Green

Muscari botryoides: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Muscari botryoides Stem

Muscari botryoides: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Muscari botryoides Landscape

Muscari botryoides: Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Muscari botryoides: Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

Muscari botryoides: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland