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Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Jacket'

 
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Family: Hyacinthaceae
Genus: Hyacinthus (hy-uh-SIN-thus) (Info)
Species: orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss) (Info)
Cultivar: Blue Jacket

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3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Bulbs

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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer
Flowers are good for cutting

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

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

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Profile:

3 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive ladyrowan On Sep 10, 2004, ladyrowan from Garberville, CA
(Zone 9a) wrote:

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 bulb, as hyacinths can cause a rash on your skin.

Positive SN33K On Mar 10, 2004, SN33K from Palestine, TX wrote:

after a little trial & error,this plant has done fairly well in zone 8.well drained soil and CAREFUL watering is key.
this cultivar is very fragrant we love this addition to our landscape.

Positive lupinelover On Apr 2, 2003, lupinelover from Grove City, OH
(Zone 6a) wrote:

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

Bulbs can be pre-chilled then forced indoors as a potted plant.

When the bloom stalks become sparse, lift and divide the bulbs after the foliage fades. Within a couple of years, the bulbs will be back to regular-size flowering stalks.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

,
Canoga Park, California
Citrus Heights, California
Garberville, California
Los Altos, California
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Clarksville, Tennessee
Palestine, Texas
Puyallup, Washington



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