Hyacinth, Dutch hyacinth Scientific name: Hyacinthus orientalis (hybrids) Zones: 4 to 8 Light needs: Full sun Soil: ...

The best way to care for a hyacinth flower is by monitoring its moisture level and meeting its other growing requirements. You can beat bulb rot by allowing the soil to dry out in between waterings.

and have led some to grow vegetables literally on the water. The floating beds are weaved out of water hyacinth — a perennial, and buoyant, plant with spongy, green leaf clusters and purple flowers.

Forcing bulbs means to place a flower bulb such as hyacinth or Narcissus tazetta in a vase or bowl of water then trick or “force” it to bloom before spring. Florists and garden centers sell ...