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Key characteristics

Family: Asparagaceae
Height: 8 to 12 in
Width: 4 to 6 in
Flower color: Medium blue flowers with slightly paler edges on dense upright spikes
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 3 to 8
Wildlife: Bees and other spring pollinators

Bulbs

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Star'

Blue Star Dutch Hyacinth

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Star' produces dense, upright flower spikes filled with star-shaped florets in clear medium blue tones. Blooming in mid spring, the flowers open gradually from the base upward, releasing a rich, sweet fragrance. Glossy, strap-shaped green leaves form a compact base that supports the sturdy bloom stem.

Developed through long cultivation of eastern Mediterranean species, this variety has been grown in gardens for centuries.

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

Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Daffodils · Creeping phlox · Columbines

Design tip

The early flowers arrive when the garden is still waking up, so give it a spot you pass often in spring. Plant in generous groups rather than single spots, and set them among perennials whose new growth covers the fading foliage.

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