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Hyacinth

Hyacinth

Hyacinthus orientalis

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 4aZone 9b

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Hyacinth is a spring-blooming bulb prized for its intensely fragrant, densely packed flower spikes in shades of blue, pink, purple, or white. It thrives in cool climates and makes an excellent choice for borders, containers, and forcing indoors.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.75–1.25′ tall × 0.33–0.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Asparagaceae

Native Range

Mediterranean, Western Asia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Plants well with