
Dipterostemon capitatus - Blue Dicks, Wild Hyacinth (Seed)
Nice addition to meadows or a native grass landscape. Small lavender pompons are among the first wild flowers to appear, often as early as February.Plant with other plants that enjoy summer dry condtions. Plant Characteristics Species Name Dipterostemon capitatus Common Name Blue Dicks, Wild Hyacinth Plant Type Bulbs Height by Width 2ft. x 1ft. Flower Color Purple, Violet, Lavender Flowering Months March, April, May, June Sun Exposure Inland-Sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Sowing Season Fall/Winter Sowing Difficulty Level* Easy * Sowing difficulty levels: Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination