Paul Hermann common hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Paul Hermann'
RHS AGM 2008
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Violet
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Paul Hermann' common hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Paul Hermann') 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 bears fragrant violet flowers from early to late spring. Bees visit the blooms, and the clumping plants tolerate drought. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Greig's tulip, Blue fescue, and Lily of the valley.