Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Oriental Hyacinths, Common Hyacinths
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Habitat
Mediterranean region
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
chipping, Offsets, scooping, Twin scaling, Vegetative
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer, Time release fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hyacinthus orientalis
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Hyacinth, common hyacinth, garden hyacinth, dutch hyacinth
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
ह्यचीन्थ
pinkroot
In German
Hyazinthe
Spigelia
In French
jacinthe
Spigelia
In Spanish
jacinto
Spigelia
In Greek
υάκινθος
Spigelia
In Portuguese
jacinto
Spigelia
In Polish
hiacynt
Spigelia
In Latin
et hyacinthinas,
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Loganiceae
Genus
Hyacinthus
Spigelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hyacinth and Pinkroot
Season and care of Hyacinth and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Hyacinth and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hyacinth season is Spring and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Hyacinth is Loam and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hyacinth is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hyacinth and Pinkroot Physical Information
Hyacinth and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Hyacinth height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hyacinth and Pinkroot are as follows:
Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Hyacinth leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Hyacinth and Pinkroot
Care of Hyacinth and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hyacinth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.