Hyacinthoides Species, English Bluebell, Wild Hyacinth

Hyacinthoidesnon-scripta

Genus
Hyacinthoides (hy-uh-sin-THOY-deez)
Species
non-scripta (non-SKRIP-tuh)
Synonym
Endymion non-scriptus
Hyacinthus non-scriptus
Scilla non-scripta
Scilla nutans
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
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
Pink
Dark Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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
Non-patented
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:

Lawley, Alabama

GARBERVILLE, California

Torrington, Connecticut

Bastrop, Louisiana

Florence, Mississippi

Mathiston, Mississippi

Endicott, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Great Falls, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Kenmore, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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