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Spanish Bluebell 'Excelsior' (Hyacinthoides hispanica): Larger Blue Bells

Overview

Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior' is a robust Spanish bluebell cultivar with larger, deeper blue bells than the species. It naturalizes vigorously in woodland settings.

Taxonomy

Family:	Hyacinthaceae
Genus:	Hyacinthoides (hy-uh-sin-THOY-deez)
Species:	hispanica (his-PAN-ih-kuh)
Cultivar:	Excelsior
Synonyms:	Endymion campanulatus, Endymion hispanicus, Hyacinthoides non-scripta subsp. hispanica, Hyacinthoides racemosa, Scilla hispanica

Culture

Plant bulbs in autumn in moist, humus-rich soil. Part shade to full sun. Can be invasive in some areas.

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