Perennial – Hyacinth

Hyacinth

Botanical name: hyacinthus orientalis 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 6-18 inches in height with a spread of 2-4 inches 

Hardy zone: zones 4-10 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: pink, blue, purple, white

Bloom time: spring 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by crown division 

Landscape use: borders, container plant, pollinator gardens, mass planting, flower garden 

Special features: disease resistant, heat tolerant, fragrant blooms 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize once a year in the late winter/early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall, winter 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: daffodils, pansies, creeping phlox, tulips 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no