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In 1807, President Jefferson recorded planting one of Monticello's oval flower beds with double Hyacinths in four colors—pink, yellow, white, and blue. Hyacinths were extremely popular in the eighteenth century, when Dutch growers offered over 2,000 varieties, and were on the plant lists of most gardeners of the period. Double forms were considered the finest and, when first introduced, sold for hundreds of dollars a piece.
Visit Monticello’s Online Shop to check for seeds or plants of Hyacinth.
Typical Blooming Dates: March - April
Blossom color(s): Purple, Blue, Pink
Location at Monticello: West Lawn Oval Bed
