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Muscari armeniacum

Armenian Grape Hyacinth

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Vibrant spring-blooming bulb featuring dense spikes of blue, grape-like flowers with white-edged petals. Hardy perennial often used in gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Armenian Grape Hyacinth
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Muscari
Species Armeniacum
Origin Turkey / Mediterranean
Blooming Spring bulbs, blue flowers in early spring
Leaf Color Grey-green / Blue-grey
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy loam or gritty soil to prevent bulb rot

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Watering

Water regularly during active growth spring season, allow soil to dry completely during summer dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade in hotter climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced bulb fertilizer in early spring before flowering begins

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Pruning

Remove spent flower spikes and cut back yellowed foliage after blooming

Pest Control Aphid Bulb Mite Slug

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 6 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
150 – 2800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
250 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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