About
Hyacinthella libanotica, the Lebanon hyacinthella, is a small, bulbous perennial producing a short spike of pale-blue, tubular flowers in early spring. A delicate and ornamental spring bulb for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or bulb frame.
About the genus
Hyacinthella are small, bulbous perennials from the eastern Mediterranean and southwest Asia producing short spikes of tiny, tubular, blue or white flowers in early spring above narrow, strap-shaped leaves. Neat and ornamental spring bulbs for sunny, well-drained positions.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitTufted
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising in grass.
Native toS Spain to NW Africa
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs, cats, rabbits): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationThis plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild in NORTHERN IRELAND and the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See bluebells, and RHS advice on invasive non-native species, for further informationfor more information
PruningMinimal pruning required. Remove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPlease see cultivation notes
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free