Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
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?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Root
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
MUSCARI
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Grape Hyacinth
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
अंगूर जलकुंभी
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Traubenhyazinthen
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
Muscari
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
Muscari
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
grape hyacinth
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
Muscari
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
Szafirek
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
Muscari
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Muscari
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Grape Hyacinth
Wondering what are the properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Grape Hyacinth? We provide you with everything About Star-of-Bethlehem and Grape Hyacinth. Star-of-Bethlehem doesn't have thorns and Grape Hyacinth doesn't have thorns. Also Star-of-Bethlehem does not have fragrant flowers. Star-of-Bethlehem has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals and Grape Hyacinth has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Star-of-Bethlehem and Grape Hyacinth and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Grape Hyacinth
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Grape Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Grape Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Grape Hyacinth season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Grape Hyacinth Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Grape Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Grape Hyacinth height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Grape Hyacinth are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
- Grape Hyacinth leaf color: Not Available
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Grape Hyacinth
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Grape Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Grape Hyacinth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem 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.