Grape hyacinth
Muscari armeniacum
Also called Muscari and Armenian grape hyacinth
Garden plant · BulbsIt seeds itself into everything and the leaves come up in autumn and flop all winter. Plant it where that does not matter.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Every 9 daysWater the ground — water at the base, in the morning, not over the leaves.
- Light
- Full sun to light shade
- Feed
- Not needed
- Humidity
- Low
- Hardiness
- Hardy — a very cold winter RHS H6, to -20°C
- Size
- 0.2 m tall · 0.08 m across
- Lifecycle
- Bulb
- Origin
- Southeast Europe and western Asia
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsSafe for pets
PeopleNot checked yet
Nobody has checked this one against a source for us yet, so treat it as unknown rather than safe.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-03.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.