This is a common early spring flower in the midwest, but darned if I can find what it is by googling. Anybody know?
Thank you.
Yes, it looks a lot like hyacinth, doesn't it? Around here, the hyacinth's I've seen all have more extended "vertical" type flowers, like this Wikipedia photo ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyacinth_(plant) ), so that's why I'm wondering. Thank you.
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What you have could also be several years old hyacinth that is either underfed or have had some other stress that prevented the flower stalk from developing into the full form.
When you plant the bulbs for the first time, they had been grown to store maximum energy in the bulb, but in the ground over the years, they get tired if not cared for, especially in the fall (when they are pretty much forgotten).
When you plant the bulbs for the first time, they had been grown to store maximum energy in the bulb, but in the ground over the years, they get tired if not cared for, especially in the fall (when they are pretty much forgotten).
Jona, I smelled it -- you're right! Definitely smells like a hyacinth to me.
Applestar -- thanks for excellent advice on planting hyacinths in the right locations. This one is located in an area with far too much shade. That could be the reason for its "dwarf" look.
I'm planning on planting a bunch of spring bulbs/flowers this fall to come up next year (hyacinth, crocus, snowdrop, etc). I'll be sure to make the effort to research online before I actually do the planting. Could make a big difference to being successful. Thanks.
Applestar -- thanks for excellent advice on planting hyacinths in the right locations. This one is located in an area with far too much shade. That could be the reason for its "dwarf" look.
I'm planning on planting a bunch of spring bulbs/flowers this fall to come up next year (hyacinth, crocus, snowdrop, etc). I'll be sure to make the effort to research online before I actually do the planting. Could make a big difference to being successful. Thanks.