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Hyacinthoides lingulata

Also Known As

  • Bluebells

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 3"-10"
  • W: 3"-8"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Hyacinthoides lingulata plant details

Hyacinthoides lingulata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hyacinthoides lingulata

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 8 IN - wide, 3 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hyacinthoides lingulata

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Hyacinthoides lingulata plant

How to Grow Hyacinthoides lingulata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Endymion campanulatus, Endymion hispanicus, Hyacinthoides non-scripta subsp. hispanica, Scilla campanulata, Scilla hispanica, White Spanish Bluebell

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 15"-18"

Width: 3"-6"

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular
  • dry in summer
Photo of Hyacinthoides hispanica flower by Leafari
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aka Scilla campanulata, Spanish Bluebell

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 15"-18"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
  • dry in summer
Photo of Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior' flower by Leafari
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Scientific Name: Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea'

aka Endymion campanulatus, Endymion hispanicus, Hyacinthoides non-scripta subsp. hispanica, Hyacinthoides racemosa, Hyacinthus hispanica rosea, Scilla campanulata, Scilla hispanica, Spanish Bluebell, Wood Hyacinth

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 6"-18"

Width: 3"-6"

  • mostly shade - shade
  • regular
  • dry in summer
Photo of Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea' flower by Leafari
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aka Alba English Bluebells

Plant Type

Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Hyacinthoides non-scripta 'Alba' flower by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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aka Hyacinthoides non-scripta 'Bakkum Blue', Bakkum Blue English Bluebells

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-9a

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Bakkum Blue' flower by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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