bluebell
Hyacinthoides non-scripta
RHS Plants for Pollinators
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun or partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall8 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Blue
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and low maintenance spots. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Its blue, fragrant flowers open in early to late spring. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Common cowslip, Siebold's hosta, and Ornamental onion.
Native range
Europe.