Hyacinthus orientalis
Garden or Common Hyacinth
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:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.