Grows in the Spring gardens. It has many different colours- purple-my favourite, pink and white. It is known from ancient times. In Greek mythology, Hyacinth was loved by Apollo and when he died, was saved from Hades and made into a flower. In Iran, the Hyacinth is important in Persian culture. A Persian wedding includes the flower in the celebrations. During Norouz, the Persian New Year, the Hyacinth is a significant symbol of rebirth which comes with the start of the New Year.
As a member of the lily family, it had its origins in Asia and made its way to the Netherlands. Along with other spring bulbs it was cultivated and included in their flower industry. In our North America gardens, it is a hardy flower that survives the severe winter and emerges each Spring. It is the most fragrant flower in the garden as the colours are a welcome sight amongst the brown dirt.
I love it as it is just a beautiful addition and like other bulbs does not last long enough. Do you include hyacinths in your garden? Do you love the fragrance?
Interesting background on this spring gem! Nice photos, too!
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