Hyacinth, Garden hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
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Basic Information
Family: Hyacinthaceae
Genus: hyacinthus
Plant ID (slug): hyacinthus-orientalis
Numeric ID: 23672
USDA Hardiness: 3-7
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Physical Characteristics
Hyacinthus orientalis is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in) at a slow rate. It is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
W. Asia. Naturalized in Europe around the Mediterranean.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
Poisonous, the sap can cause dermatitis[76]. The toxins are concentrated in the bulb[200].
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Additional Information
Title: Hyacinthus orientalis Hyacinth, Garden hyacinth