Description
Sold as seed packet (approximately 200 seeds per packet).
At a Glance: Wild Hyacinth is a long-living native perennial herb that has a delicate white flower. When planted by seed this species can take several years to flower. This spring blooming species grows well in moist meadows and supports a wide range of pollinators.
Leaves: This plant produces two or three strap-like leaves that are up to 16 in. long.
Flowers: The flower stalk can be up to 2 ft. tall topped by a cluster of a few to many funnel-shaped flowers. The white flowers are sometimes tinged with lavender.
Growing Conditions:
Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
mostly sunny 60-80% | moist soils | low elevation |
sunny >80% | mid elevation |
Reference:
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.