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Hyacinthus, Dutch Hyacinth 'Queen of the Violets'

Hyacinthusorientalis

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Genus

Hyacinthus (hy-uh-SIN-thus)

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Species

orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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chrisw99

Los Altos, CA (Zone 9a) | January 2007 | positive

I have grown bulbs sent to me as 'Queen of the Violets' but to me they look exactly like 'Splendid Cornelia' and bloom just as early (Lat...Read Moree Feb in my Zone 9 garden).

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