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Common Grape-hyacinth

Muscari botryoides

In the Carolinas and Georgia, found in cultivated as an ornamental, persistent and naturalized in lawns, old fields, suburban woodlands, and disturbed areas. Weakley, Flora of the Southeastern United States (2025), Carolinas & Georgia edition What its natural habitat tells you

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Not native

Not native to Arkansas. How scores work Is it native here?

Profile 82%

Height
4–6 inches
Spread
2–6 inches
Light
Dappled sunlight, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil moisture
Somewhat dry to moist

At a glance

Life cycle
Perennial, from a bulb
Bloom
March to April
Fruiting season
May to June

Not yet recorded · Leaves

Recorded in 15 Arkansas counties.

Natural habitats

Places it grows wild. Not a planting requirement. Each habitat page lists the plants and wildlife also found there.

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Roadsides, fields and disturbed ground

Ground opened by people: roadsides, old fields, pastures, fencerows and lots.

Forests and woodlands

Forest or woodland where the source does not say how moist or dry.

All habitats

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

What these records mean

—CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including AR
—BeesSoutheastern regional records
—Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim
Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Hyacinthaceae
Hardiness
Zones 3a–8b
Soil pH
Acidic to alkaline
Flower color
Purple or white
Fruit begins
May
Fruit ends
June

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope
Also known as

Common Grape Hyacinth; Grape Hyacinth

Conservation status

Arkansas rankSNA
Global rankGNR
AR statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source Global and federal source

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