Scilla siberica
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- SIL-uh sy-BEER-ah-kuh
- This plant has high severity poison characteristics.
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- Description
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A bulbous herb with long leaves and slender flowers terminal. Can be planted 1-2" apart or 20-30 per square foot. Plant at a depth of 5" to the base of the bulb. A great plant for beds, borders, rock gardens, lawns, and woodland gardens. It is Hardy II, injured at temperatures below 14 degrees F (-10C) when planted.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: This plant is highly toxic, may be fatal if eaten. Skin irritation is minor or lasting for only a few minutes.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Scilla
- Species:
- siberica
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Krym to North West Iran
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
- Poisonous
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
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Flowers:
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
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Leaves:
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- High
- Poison Symptoms:
- Pain in the mouth, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, cramping, diarrhea, and lowered heart rate. Skin irritation in susceptible individuals.
- Poison Toxic Principle:
- Cardiac glycosides
- Causes Contact Dermatitis:
- Yes
- Poison Part:
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Leaves
- Roots
- Sap/Juice
- Stems
