Delft Blue Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis cv.)

Delft Blue Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis cv.)Early to mid spring flowering, hardy, pest resistant bulb Description: Large, single flowered, highly scented flowers in soft lilac blue Habit: Flower height 8 to 12 inches Culture: Plant bulbs 5 to 6 inches deep in well prepared garden loam; full sun or light shade; also excellent for forcing indoors or growing in containers Hardiness: USDA Zones 4 through 8 In 1807, President Jefferson recorded planting one of the oval flower beds at Monticello with

who lists Polygonatum in the 1730s

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PLEASE NOTE: this vine requires a long growing season to become established before setting buds and blooming

it’s perfect for a reading nook

Our Kitchen Blend is locally roasted and ground for us in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills

Habit: Clump forming plants grow 2 to 3 feet high

but deer typically avoid this plant due to its toxicity

multi-stemmed

It has outstanding spring and autumn foliage color and is very attractive to butterflies

The amount and diversity of Jefferson's correspondence also show no sign of abating