Blue Orchid common hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Orchid'
T.G.A.-B.C. 1972
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Blue Orchid' common hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Orchid') is a bulb for borders, containers, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. The semi-double flowers are wisteria blue with darker veins. They open in early to late spring and smell sweet. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Stargazer lily, Fire Island hosta, and Coral Sunset peony.