Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lazulina
ID:
664635

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Perss.& Jim.Perss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 12: 617 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663967

Common Names

  • Hyacinthella lazulina
  • Lazuline Hyacinthella
  • Lazuline Hyacinthella

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Description

Hyacinthella lazulina (also called Blue Hyacinth, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, fragrant blue flowers. It thrives in sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hyacinthella lazulina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hyacinthella lazulina are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a silvery sheen.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyacinthella lazulina is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is best propagated by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hyacinthella lazulina

Hyacinthella lazulina is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Hyacinthella lazulina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyacinthella lazulina?

Hyacinthella lazulina

What is the common name of Hyacinthella lazulina?

Blue Hyacinth

What is the natural habitat of Hyacinthella lazulina?

Woodlands, meadows, and grasslands

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,