Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
MUSCARI
Common Name
Nutmeg
Grape Hyacinth
In Hindi
जायफल
अंगूर जलकुंभी
In German
Muskatnuss
Traubenhyazinthen
In French
noix de muscade
Muscari
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Muscari
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
grape hyacinth
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Muscari
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Szafirek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Nutmeg and Grape Hyacinth
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Grape Hyacinth? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Grape Hyacinth. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Grape Hyacinth doesn't have thorns. Also Nutmeg does not have fragrant flowers. Nutmeg has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen and Grape Hyacinth has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen. 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 Nutmeg and Grape Hyacinth and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Grape Hyacinth
Season and care of Nutmeg and Grape Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Grape Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Grape Hyacinth season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available.
Nutmeg and Grape Hyacinth Physical Information
Nutmeg and Grape Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Grape Hyacinth height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Nutmeg and Grape Hyacinth are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
- Grape Hyacinth leaf color: Not Available
Care of Nutmeg and Grape Hyacinth
Care of Nutmeg and Grape Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Grape Hyacinth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.