Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
Bulbs
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Hyacinthus orientalis Plant Information
Classification | |
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Scientific Name: | Hyacinthus orientalis |
Common Name: | hyacinth |
Family: | Liliaceae |
Suggested Uses: | perennial frequently treated as an annual where adequate vernalization does not occur container plantings, bulbs |
Characteristics | |
Plant Form: | upright, curved |
Height: | 8 - 12 inches |
Spread: | 4 inches |
Foliage: | strap-like leaves |
Flower: | blue, purple, pink, orange, or red fragrant flower spikes with single or double florets |
Bloom Period: | Spring |
Environment | |
Sun: | light shade |
Water: | medium water requirement |
Heat Tolerance: | medium heat tolerance |
USDA Zone: | zones 3 - 7 |
Care | |
Maintenance: | set 4-6" deep, depending on the size of the bulb allow foliage to mature before removing propagation by division |
Additional Notes: | highly toxic looks best in landscape when grouped or massed |
TTU Plant Resources
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