Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Hyacinthoides

Species:

Hyacinthoides hispanica

USDA Symbol:

HYHI5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

45 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

blue, pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers woodland and shaded areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm period followed by cold to break dormancy; often easier to propagate by bulb offsets.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI