Muscari Mount Hood

White Grape Hyacinth

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Elegant spring bulb featuring dense racemes of pure white bell-shaped flowers resembling grapes. Hardy perennial returning annually from underground bulbs.
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Plant Details

Common Name White Grape Hyacinth
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Muscari
Species Hybrid
Variety Mount Hood
Origin Cultivar (Mediterranean lineage)
Blooming Spring, white flowers in late spring
Leaf Color Blue-green strap leaves
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, gritty sandy loam. Avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent bulb rot.

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Watering

Water regularly during active growth (winter/spring). Allow soil to dry completely during summer dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for optimal flowering, tolerates partial shade in hotter climates.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and immediately after blooming finishes.

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Pruning

Remove flower stalks post-bloom. Allow foliage to wither naturally before cutting back.

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 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 6 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 3500
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
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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