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Key characteristics

Family: Asparagaceae
Height: 8 to 12 in
Width: 4 to 6 in
Flower color: Deep violet-purple with lighter highlights along the petal edges
Foliage color: Medium green, narrow strap-shaped leaves
Bloom time: Mid spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate moisture
Maintenance: Low, remove spent flower stalks after bloom, allow foliage to yellow and die back naturally before removal
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife: Bees and other spring pollinators

Bulbs

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Aida'

Aida Dutch Hyacinth

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Aida' produces dense flower spikes packed with star-shaped blooms in deep purple-blue tones. Blooming in mid spring, the richly colored florets open gradually from the base upward, releasing a strong, sweet fragrance that carries through the garden. The blossoms rise above glossy, strap-shaped green leaves that form a compact base.

'Aida' is a valued spring bulb for formal and informal plantings. It performs well in borders, containers, and mass displays, where its saturated color and fragrance enhance seasonal compositions. The flowers are also well suited for indoor forcing and cut arrangements, extending their appeal beyond the outdoor garden.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate moisture

Bloom time

Mid spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Under Trees
Woodland Gardens
Rock Gardens

Companion plants

Hellebores · Tulips · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums

Design tip

Spring bloom is its headline moment, and it reads best in a group rather than as a single plant. Drift them in uneven groups for a natural look, and interplant with perennials that fill the gap after the leaves die back.

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