Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not available
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Habitat
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Yellow 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, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
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, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, 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, Partial shade
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
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MUSCARI
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Common Name
Grape Hyacinth
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In Hindi
अंगूर जलकुंभी
Sun Star
In German
Traubenhyazinthen
Sun Star
In French
Muscari
Sun Star
In Spanish
Muscari
Sun Star
In Greek
grape hyacinth
Sun Star
In Portuguese
Muscari
Sun Star
In Polish
Szafirek
Sun Star
In Latin
Muscari
Sun Star
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Muscari
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Grape Hyacinth and Sun Star
Wondering what are the properties of Grape Hyacinth and Sun Star? We provide you with everything About Grape Hyacinth and Sun Star. Grape Hyacinth doesn't have thorns and Sun Star 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 Sun Star 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 Sun Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Grape Hyacinth and Sun Star
Season and care of Grape Hyacinth and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Hyacinth and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Hyacinth season is Not Available and Sun Star season is Not Available. The type of soil for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Grape Hyacinth and Sun Star Physical Information
Grape Hyacinth and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Hyacinth height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Grape Hyacinth and Sun Star are as follows:
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
Grape Hyacinth leaf color: Not Available
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
- Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Sun Star
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grape Hyacinth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.