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Hyacinthus orientalis

Garden or Common Hyacinth

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College/Jacob

 

Description

This small perennial will grow less than 1' tall and has large, dark green leaves with blue, red, yellow, pink, or purple flowers that bloom in spring.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Constant

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

High

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.