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In 1807, President Jefferson recorded the planting of 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 apiece.
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Typical Blooming Dates: March - April
Blossom color(s): Purple, Blue, Pink
Location at Monticello: West Lawn Oval Bed
Thomas Jefferson's Garden Book
In Bloom at Monticello is made possible by support from The Richard D. and Carolyn W. Jacques Foundation.