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Grape Hyacinth
Picture Source:Flower Council of Holland
| Popular Name: Grape Hyacinth |
| Botanical Name and Pronunciation: Muscari armeniacum, Muscari botryoides (mus-KAH-ree ar-MEN-ee-ah-kum) |
| Common Name(s): n/a |
| Color(s): blue, white |
| Form and Size: The leafless stems of grape hyacinth are about 6 inches long. The stems resemble spikes and are made up of many tubular-shaped, tiny and densely clustered blooms. |
| Vase Life: 4 – 6 days |
| Availability: spring |
| Care Instructions: Cut under water and place in fresh water with flower food. |
| History and Usage: A member of the Liliaceae (lily) family, grape hyacinth originated in southeastern Europe. Part of one of its botanical names, botryoides, means that it looks like a bunch of grapes. This is an obvious reference to the way the flowers resemble a bunch of grapes on the vine. |
| Points of Interest: Relatives of grape hyacinth include tulip, hyacinth and daylily. |
| Ethylene Sensitive: Yes |