Hyacinth

Common Name: Hyacinth

Botanical Name: Hyacinthus

Family: Liliaceae

Native: Southwestern Asia, the Middle East and Europe

Colors: Pink, purple, blue, orange, red, yellow, lavender, peach and white

Description: Hyacinth flowers are shaped like a starfish and bloom in closely compacted clusters on a thick stem. The flowers are very fragrant.

Shelf Life Tips: Hyacinth flowers last three to seven days in a vase. As the flowers fade on the stem they should be removed to preserve the rest of the blooms.

Fun Facts: World Hyacinth day is March 7th. The Hyacinth flower meaning is benevolence and play.

In Season: January-May