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Hyacinth

Fragrant blooms with straplike leaves are beautiful in the midspring garden. Great for forced blooming indoors or for planting along walks or pathways where their fragrance can be enjoyed. After flowering, forced hyacinths may be planted in the garden where they will flower in subsequent years.

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Plant Details

  • Common name

    Hyacinth

  • Botanical name

    Hyacinthus

  • Variety

    White

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    6-10" (15-25 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    In fall

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    White

  • Bloom Time

    Spring

  • Maintenance

    Keep weed-free

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Abigail G.'s collection
  • Elizabeth B.'s collection
  • Madison T.'s collection