Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)
Family: Hyacinthaceae
Hyacinths are popular spring flowers that are prized for their fragrance and for their showy flowers. Thousands of cultivars have been derived from this single species, including varieties with white, blue, pink, purple, yellow, and red flowers. They can be forced in pots, providing winter color and fragrance indoors.
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Tags:
bulb, flower, fragrant, ornamental, perennial, spring, sun
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Cultivation: Small perennial for USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 9" to 1' (23 cm to 30 cm) tall with a spread of 6" to 9" (15 cm to 23 cm).
Flowering: Blooms in mid-spring.
Propagation: division.
Size: Reaches 9" to 1' (23 cm to 30 cm) tall with a spread of 6" to 9" (15 cm to 23 cm).
Flowering: Blooms in mid-spring.
Propagation: division.