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Hyacinthus, Dutch Hyacinth 'Midnight Mystic'

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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color

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Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
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