Ostara common hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ostara'
RHS AGM 1993, E.F.A.-B.C. 1945
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Violet-blue
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Ostara' common hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ostara') 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. It forms a clump of fragrant violet-blue flowers from early to late spring, and bees visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Segers Bros. introduced it.
Pairs well with Carnaval De Nice tulip, Fire Island hosta, and Bowl of Beauty peony.