Common Name: Hyacinth

Scientific Name: Hyacinthus orientalis

Hyacinth - Upright Growth Habit

Physiological Growth Cycle: Perennial bulb         USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-7

Dicot

Size:

• 8" to 12" width X 12" height

Growth Habit:

• Upright

Foliage:

• Strap-like leaf shape
• 6" to 8" long X 3/4" wide
• Parallel venation
• Medium green
• Smooth texture

Hyacinth Inflorescence Florets

Inflorescence:

• Borne on a scape
• Each inflorescence contains multiple florets
• Blue, purple, pink, yellow, orange and white
• Blooms in the spring

Hyacinth - Container Plants

Use:

• Mass planting
• Rock gardens
• Spot spring color
• Container plant

Problems: 

• None serious

Culture:

• Full sun
• Moist, well drained soil high in organic matter
• Do not cut foliage back after flower death
  • allow carbohydrates to be restored into bulb for next seasons growth

Propagation:

• Division of bulbs

Notes:

• Many hybrids have been developed from Hyacinthus orientalis and are often referred to as Dutch hyacinths.