Italian Grape Hyacinth, Common grape hyacinth, White Grape Hyacinth

Muscari botryoides

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Basic Information

Family: Hyacinthaceae

Genus: muscari

Plant ID (slug): muscari-botryoides

Numeric ID: 2634

USDA Hardiness: 3-8

Ratings

Edible Rating: ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Other Uses Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Muscari botryoides is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

C. and S.E. Europe.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Lawn;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Edible Uses: The flowers and flower buds can be pickled in vinegar[183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Muscari botryoides Italian Grape Hyacinth, Common grape hyacinth, White Grape Hyacinth PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Muscari botryoides is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.