Muscari Peppermint

Peppermint Grape Hyacinth

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A striking cultivar of grape hyacinth featuring variegated green and white striped leaves topped with deep blue flower spikes in spring.
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Plant Details

Common Name Peppermint Grape Hyacinth
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Muscari
Species Armeniacum
Variety Peppermint
Origin Netherlands / Mediterranean
Blooming Spring, typically April to May
Leaf Color Green and white striped foliage with blue flowers
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or bulb mix with organic matter

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Watering

Water regularly during active growth, allow soil to dry out completely after foliage dies back (dormancy)

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade; requires light for flowering and foliage development

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Fertilization

Apply balanced bulb fertilizer in early spring before blooming cycle begins

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Pruning

Remove spent flower heads; cut leaves only when fully yellowed to replenish bulb

Pest Control Aphid Bulb Mite Slug Snail

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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 82°
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)
500 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
10 – 25
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
200 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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