Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Cusick's camas, large camas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
meadows, moist forests, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
chipping, Offsets, scooping, Twin scaling, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer, Time release fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Leucoderma, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Animal Feed, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Hyacinthus orientalis
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Hyacinth, common hyacinth, garden hyacinth, dutch hyacinth
In German
Königinblume
Hyazinthe
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
jacinthe
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
jacinto
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
υάκινθος
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
jacinto
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
hiacynt
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
et hyacinthinas,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Hyacinthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of India and Wild Hyacinth
Season and care of Pride of India and Wild Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Wild Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Hyacinth season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Wild Hyacinth is Loam while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Hyacinth is Acidic, Neutral.
Pride of India and Wild Hyacinth Physical Information
Pride of India and Wild Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Wild Hyacinth height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Wild Hyacinth are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wild Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Wild Hyacinth leaf color: Green
Care of Pride of India and Wild Hyacinth
Care of Pride of India and Wild Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and Wild Hyacinth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.