Hyacinthus, Dutch Hyacinth 'Blue Jacket'

Hyacinthusorientalis

Genus
Hyacinthus (hy-uh-SIN-thus)
Species
orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss)
Synonym
Scilla coronaria
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Canoga Park, California

Citrus Heights, California

GARBERVILLE, California

Los Altos, California

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Florence, Mississippi

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Conover, North Carolina

Columbus, Ohio

, Ontario

Grants Pass, Oregon

Clarksville, Tennessee

Palestine, Texas

Puyallup, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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calgary, AB (Zone 3b) | April 2022 | positive

In my zone 3b Calgary garden these plants grow slowly but I have them positioned only a few inches from a south facing wall . I had to pr...Read More

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Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | February 2014 | positive

Saw other comments below. I have to be very careful too when planting Hyacinth because I get a horrible rash on my face, neck and arms a...Read More

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Garberville, CA (Zone 9a) | September 2004 | positive

I have had this variety in my garden for a few years, and I enjoy it's blooms every spring.

Be careful when handling the...Read More

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Palestine, TX | March 2004 | positive

after a little trial & error,this plant has done fairly well in zone 8.well drained soil and CAREFUL watering is key.
this cultiva...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | April 2003 | positive

Highly aromatic; a single stalk will perfume the entire house for days.

Bulbs can be pre-chilled then forced indoors as a ...Read More

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