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bluebell

bluebell

Hyacinthoides non-scripta

herbaceous part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 5aZone 9b

English bluebells are spring-blooming bulbs with delicate, drooping clusters of bell-shaped violet-blue flowers. They naturalize well in woodland settings and prefer cool, moist conditions during their growing season.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.75–1.5′ tall × 0.25–0.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 5aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Western Europe

Function & Care

pollinator nectary

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division

Companion Planting

Plants well with