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