Perennials
Hyacinth 'Purple Sensation' (Hyacinth)
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Purple Sensation'
Also known as Purple Sensation Hyacinth
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About This Plant
Hyacinth 'Purple Sensation', 'Purple Sensation', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.
An ornamental perennial valued for its seasonal flower display and the role it plays in the garden border.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Cut back in late fall or early spring.
For a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Tellima grandiflora (Fringecups), or Dicentra formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Hyacinthus orientalis 'Purple Sensation'
- Common name
- Purple Sensation Hyacinth
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 8-12 in tall × 4-6 in wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Early spring
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Foliage color
- Red-burgundy
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
- ⚠ Toxic to humans if ingested
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling