Scilla liliohyacinthus is a bulbous perennial with broadly strap-shaped, semi-erect, glossy basal leaves. Erect stems to 25cm tall bear loose clusters of soft blue, star-shaped flowers in spring.
Pyrenean Squill Care
Scilla lilio-hyacinthus
What is the plant
Scilla is a genus of about 50 to 80 bulb-forming perennial herbs in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae, native to woodlands, subalpine meadows, and seashores throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle-East. A few species are also naturalized in Australia, New Zealand and North America. Their flowers are usually blue, but white, pink, and purple types are known; most flower in early spring, but a few are autumn-flowering. Several Scilla species are valued as ornamental garden plants.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Hardiness zone
4 - 8
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Once established, water needs are minimal. Allow the top inch to dry out before irrigating in spring and summer. Water needs of this plant are average.
Sunlight
Choose a spot in full sun or partial shade.
Soil
Plant in a moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
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Temperature
The plant can be found in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures of -28.8°C (-20°F).
Popularity
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