Striped Squill Puschkinia scilloides
Previously known as:
- Puschkinia libanotica
- Phonetic Spelling
- push-KIN-ee-uh sil-OY-dees
- Description
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Tolerates summer drought, but requires moisture during growing season
Space: 1-2 in. apart; 15-20 bulbs per sq. ft.
Depth: 5 in. to base of the bulb
Usage: Rock gardens, beds, ground covers, woodland gardens
Organ: Bulb
Hardiness: Hardy II- Injured at temperatures below 14 degrees F (-10C) when planted
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Puschkinia
- Species:
- scilloides
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- South East Turkey to North West Iran
- Play Value:
- Wildlife Food Source
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- White
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
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Leaves:
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
