Wild hyacinth
Camassia scilloides
Wild hyacinth is a charming native bulb that produces elegant pale blue to white flower spikes in spring, thriving in moist, well-drained soils in sun or part shade. Plant bulbs in fall at a depth of about 3–4 inches and keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. Foliage dies back naturally in summer, so pair it with other perennials to fill the gap.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Flowers
blue
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Evenly Moist During Active Growth; Reduce Watering After Foliage Dies Back In Summer
Soil pH
4.2 – 6.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 13, 2015 by Annemarie Ahrens-Stehle (cc-by-sa)
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