How to Grow and Care for Grape hyacinths

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 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 (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 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.

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.