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Common Hyacinth

Scientific name: Hyacinthus orientalis 'Whitetops'
Taxonomy
Family:Hyacinthus
Type:Bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizomes
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:1 ft
Width:1 ft
Bloom:Fragrant flowers
Bloom Time:April
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Common Hyacinth is well known spring flowering bulb featuring star shaped flowers surrounded by sword green leaves.

  Morphology:
This is a bulbous perennial herb which sends up 4-6 shiny narrow strap-like leaves, followed by central flower stalk in early to mid spring. The floral stalk can attain a height of 12” and bears flowers which can be white, pink, red, blue, or lavender depending upon the cultivar grown. Hyacinths bloom at the same time as tulips.

  Adaptation:
Grow hyacinths in full sun. There are no specific soil requirements.

  Pests:
None reported.

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