Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Muscari armeniacum
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MUSCARI
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Grape Hyacinth
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
अंगूर जलकुंभी
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Traubenhyazinthen
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Muscari
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Muscari
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
grape hyacinth
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Muscari
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Szafirek
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Muscari
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Asparagaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Grape Hyacinth and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Grape Hyacinth and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Hyacinth and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Hyacinth season is and Eastern Red Cedar season is . The type of soil for Grape Hyacinth is and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Hyacinth is and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Grape Hyacinth and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Grape Hyacinth and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Hyacinth height is 15.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Grape Hyacinth and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
Grape Hyacinth leaf color:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grape Hyacinth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Grape Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.