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Spanish Bluebell, Wood Hyacinth 'Dainty Maid'

Hyacinthoideshispanica

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Genus

Hyacinthoides (hy-uh-sin-THOY-deez)

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Species

hispanica (his-PAN-ih-kuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Gardening_Jim

Vancouver, WA | May 2009 | positive

A pretty late spring pink flower that multiplies fairly fast. Good for sun or shade.

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