Hyacinthus orientalis 'Marie' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hyacinthus orientalis 'Marie'
USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Our customers love 'Marie.' A deep, rich indigo purple, it's the oldest traditional hyacinth still grown in Dutch bulb fields today _ and superb. Of the 84 hyacinths offered in Vaughan's 1897 catalog, only two survive: 'King of the Blues' and even older, darker 'Marie'. 10-12", zones 5-8aS(10WC)