Hyacinthoides non-scripta

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English bluebellBulb, DeciduousFamily: Asparagaceae

Height: 40cmSpread: 8cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Blue

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Our familiar native fragrant bluebell, Hyacinthoides non-scripta, bears stout spikes of bell-shaped, blue flowers in April and May. It's perfect for naturalising in a partly shaded woodland garden or beneath deciduous trees. Bluebells quickly grow to form large clumps, reminiscent of woodland in springtime. It can be told apart from the Spanish bluebell, Hyacinthoides hispanica, by its darker flowers, nodding flower stems, white pollen and narrow, recurved foliage.

Grow Hyacinthoides non-scripta in moist but well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. Divide and transplant clumps 'in the green' after flowering.

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Hyacinthoides ‘Non-scripta’ and wildlife

Hyacinthoides ‘Non-scripta’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Hyacinthoides ‘Non-scripta’ poisonous?

Hyacinthoides ‘Non-scripta’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People