Nettie common hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Nettie'
A.M.-B.C. 1914, F.C.C.-B.C. 1915
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
'Nettie' common hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Nettie') 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 slender dark blue flowers are fragrant and open in early to late spring. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Black Parrot tulip, Stella de Oro daylily, and Blue grama.