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Hyacinthoides (Hyacinthoides)
Hyacinthoides are popular garden plants with bell-shaped flowers that predominantly come in shades of blue or lavender. They grow wild in woodland areas, where they make attractive groundcover. Many genera take on the name 'bluebell,' which can cause some confusion. The plants of this genus differ from others by having two bracts at the base of each of their flowers instead of one or none. The logo for the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland includes a plant from this genus.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Hyacinthoides
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Attributes of Hyacinthoides
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Hyacinthoides
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagus and allies
Family
Asparagus
Genus
Hyacinthoides
Distribution of Hyacinthoides
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Distribution Map of Hyacinthoides
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Hyacinthoides
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Hyacinthoides thrive in dappled sunlight or partial shade with well-draining soil, preferring cool to moderate temperatures. Basic care involves regular watering, maintaining soil moisture without waterlogging. Pests like slugs and snails, and diseases such as bulb rot can be challenging. Seasonal care includes fertilization before and after flowering in spring, reduced watering in dormant summer periods, and protection from extreme cold in winter.
How to Water Hyacinthoides?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Hyacinthoides?
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6 most common species：
Spanish bluebell
Spanish bluebell (Hyacinthoides hispanica) is a flowering perennial that originated on the Iberian Peninsula. The spanish bluebell has paler and bluer flowers than similar species the common bluebell. It is often cultivated as a garden plant.
Bluebell
Bluebell are delightful and easy-to-grow spring flowers. Graceful violet-blue tubular flowers dance on top of slender stems. Planted en masse, they make a striking visual statement. They are so easy to care for – just plant them and forget them.
Hybrid bluebell
The Bluebell Hybrid is a species that was created by crossing the common bluebell and the Spanish bluebell. Unlike true bluebells, the Bluebell Hybrid has broader leaves and scentless, pale blue to pinkish-white flowers. This plant is highly harmful to people and animals if ingested.
Italian bluebell
Hyacinthoides italica is up to 10 to 40 cm tall. The stem is leafless. It has 3-6 basal lance-shaped leaves, 4 to 15 mm wide and 7 to 15 cm long. The inflorescence is a dense, conical or pyramid-like raceme with 5-30 bright violet-blue star-like flowers. The flowers have two narrow bracts.
Spanish bluebell 'White City'
While the Spanish bluebell typically has blue flowers, spanish bluebell 'White City' is a variety with lovely pure white flowers that more than live up to its name. These clumping bell-shaped flowers are a prized springtime garden addition. The plant is very easy to grow, with great resistance to diseases and pests.
Spanish bluebell 'Excelsior'
Spanish bluebell 'Excelsior' is a cultivar of Spanish bluebell. It is taller and offers deep blue-purple flowers with light blue striping on the petals. The name Excelsior comes from the Latin word that translates to ‘Ever Upward’ and refers to the unusual height of this cultivar. Gardeners favor this plant for its beautiful color and its resistance to deer and rabbits.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Hyacinthoides
Hyacinthoides
Hyacinthoides are popular garden plants with bell-shaped flowers that predominantly come in shades of blue or lavender. They grow wild in woodland areas, where they make attractive groundcover. Many genera take on the name 'bluebell,' which can cause some confusion. The plants of this genus differ from others by having two bracts at the base of each of their flowers instead of one or none. The logo for the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland includes a plant from this genus.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Hyacinthoides
Feedback
Attributes of Hyacinthoides
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Hyacinthoides
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Asparagus Genus
Hyacinthoides Distribution of Hyacinthoides
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Distribution Map of Hyacinthoides
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Hyacinthoides
Feedback
Hyacinthoides thrive in dappled sunlight or partial shade with well-draining soil, preferring cool to moderate temperatures. Basic care involves regular watering, maintaining soil moisture without waterlogging. Pests like slugs and snails, and diseases such as bulb rot can be challenging. Seasonal care includes fertilization before and after flowering in spring, reduced watering in dormant summer periods, and protection from extreme cold in winter.
How to Water Hyacinthoides?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Hyacinthoides?
How to Propagate Hyacinthoides?
Exploring the Hyacinthoides Plants
Feedback
6 most common species：
Spanish bluebell
Spanish bluebell (Hyacinthoides hispanica) is a flowering perennial that originated on the Iberian Peninsula. The spanish bluebell has paler and bluer flowers than similar species the common bluebell. It is often cultivated as a garden plant.
Bluebell
Bluebell are delightful and easy-to-grow spring flowers. Graceful violet-blue tubular flowers dance on top of slender stems. Planted en masse, they make a striking visual statement. They are so easy to care for – just plant them and forget them.
Hybrid bluebell
The Bluebell Hybrid is a species that was created by crossing the common bluebell and the Spanish bluebell. Unlike true bluebells, the Bluebell Hybrid has broader leaves and scentless, pale blue to pinkish-white flowers. This plant is highly harmful to people and animals if ingested.
Italian bluebell
Hyacinthoides italica is up to 10 to 40 cm tall. The stem is leafless. It has 3-6 basal lance-shaped leaves, 4 to 15 mm wide and 7 to 15 cm long. The inflorescence is a dense, conical or pyramid-like raceme with 5-30 bright violet-blue star-like flowers. The flowers have two narrow bracts.
Show More Species
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
Identify grow and nurture the better way!
17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
Continue reading in our app - it's better
A database of 400000+ plants
unlimited guides at your fingertips...
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