The Hyacinthaceae, formerly included in the Liliaceae, is a family of perennial herbs growing from bulbs, usually with a membraneous tunic and several bulb scales. A few species have succulent leaves. The Hyacinthaceae are widely distributed through the temperate, subtropical and tropical parts of the world.
Cultivation: Many species from the Hyacinthaceae are cultivated as Spring or early Summer-flowering ornamentals. The family includes both cool and warm weather growers, and if plants become dormant and lose their leaves, watering should be reduced. However most species like a little water all the year round, and more with a little added fertiliser when in active growth. Some species should have their bulbs buried, while others such as Bowiea are best grown with the bulb on the surface of the soil. The Hyacinthaceae are often excluded from the succulent plant showbench.
|
 Hyacinthoides non-scripta |
Plant Families with Succulent Species 