Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
White, Salmon, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MUSCARI
NARCISSUS papyraceus
Common Name
Grape Hyacinth
Paperwhite Narcissus
In Hindi
अंगूर जलकुंभी
paperwhite narcissus
In German
Traubenhyazinthen
Narcissus Pperwhite
In French
Muscari
Narcissus Pperwhite
In Spanish
Muscari
Narciso Pperwhite
In Greek
grape hyacinth
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
In Portuguese
Muscari
Narciso Pperwhite
In Polish
Szafirek
Narcyz Pperwhite
In Latin
Muscari
Narcissus Pperwhite
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Grape Hyacinth and Paperwhite Narcissus
Wondering what are the properties of Grape Hyacinth and Paperwhite Narcissus? We provide you with everything About Grape Hyacinth and Paperwhite Narcissus. Grape Hyacinth doesn't have thorns and Paperwhite Narcissus doesn't have thorns. Also Grape Hyacinth does not have fragrant flowers. Grape Hyacinth has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Paperwhite Narcissus has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Grape Hyacinth and Paperwhite Narcissus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Grape Hyacinth and Paperwhite Narcissus
Season and care of Grape Hyacinth and Paperwhite Narcissus is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Hyacinth and Paperwhite Narcissus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Hyacinth season is Not Available and Paperwhite Narcissus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available and for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available and for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Grape Hyacinth and Paperwhite Narcissus Physical Information
Grape Hyacinth and Paperwhite Narcissus physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Hyacinth height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Grape Hyacinth and Paperwhite Narcissus are as follows:
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
Grape Hyacinth leaf color: Not Available
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
- Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Paperwhite Narcissus
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Paperwhite Narcissus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grape Hyacinth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperwhite Narcissus 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 Paperwhite Narcissus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
