How much sun does Grape-hyacinth need?

Grape-hyacinth grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Grape-hyacinth bloom?

Grape-hyacinth blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Grape-hyacinth native?

Grape-hyacinth (Eubotrys racemosus) is native to AL, CT, DC, DE and 15 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Grape-hyacinth

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Eubotrys racemosus

Last reviewed: October 2026

Grape-hyacinth (Eubotrys racemosus) is a perennial shrub native to AL, CT, DC, DE and 15 more states. It blooms in April, May, and June. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Grape-hyacinth (Eubotrys racemosus) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

high

Size

36"–96" H × 36"–72" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

AL, CT, DC, DE and 15 more states

Pollinators

bees

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A deciduous shrub with arching branches bearing one-sided racemes of small white bell-shaped flowers in spring, typically found in wet pinelands and swamp margins.

Growing Grape-hyacinth

Grow Grape-hyacinth in part shade and high water. Mature plants reach 36 to 96 inches tall and spread 36 to 72 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Spring flowers provide nectar for early-season bees, and the shrub's thicket form offers cover for wetland birds.

Common questions

How much sun does Grape-hyacinth need?: Grape-hyacinth grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Grape-hyacinth bloom?: Grape-hyacinth blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Grape-hyacinth native?: Grape-hyacinth (Eubotrys racemosus) is native to AL, CT, DC, DE and 15 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Grape-hyacinth attract?: Grape-hyacinth draws bees.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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