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Hyacinthus orientalis
Garden or Common Hyacinth
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.