| Common Name | Blue Jacket Hyacinth |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hyacinthus |
| Species | Orientalis |
| Variety | Blue Jacket |
| Origin | Turkey, Iran |
| Blooming | Spring (Jan-Apr), fragrant spikes |
| Leaf Color | Deep green, strap-shaped |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining mix with sand and peat; pH 6.0-7.0
Keep soil moist during growth and bloom; reduce water after flowering to allow bulb ripening in dormancy
Full sun outdoors for perennializing; Bright indirect light for indoor forcing to prevent legginess
Apply balanced fertilizer at planting; liquid feed every 2 weeks while actively growing
Cut flower stalk after blooming; remove foliage when it turns yellow naturally
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