
Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
Hyacinthus orientalis
Intensely fragrant spring bulbs with dense flower spikes. Heavy, sweet scent fills entire room. Waxy, star-shaped florets. Symbol of spring. Popular for forcing indoors. Named for Greek youth Hyacinthus.
Spring
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 7 to 14 days
when properly cared for
Intensely sweet, heady floral fragrance that fills a room
May be overwhelming for fragrance-sensitive individuals
Bulbs are most toxic - contain oxalic acid causing skin irritation and digestive upset
Named after Hyacinthus, a Greek youth loved by Apollo
During Tulip Mania, a single hyacinth bulb cost more than a house
The fragrance was so prized that special hyacinth vases were designed
Dutch growers have developed over 2,000 cultivars
Native to the eastern Mediterranean, hyacinths were introduced to Europe in the 16th century. They caused their own mania before tulips, with bulbs selling for incredible sums. The Dutch became master breeders, and today hyacinths remain beloved for their intoxicating fragrance and jewel-toned colors.
Liatris spicata