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Scilla siberica has some common insect problems:
Narcissus Bulb Fly

Scilla siberica

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
SIL-uh sy-BEER-ah-kuh
This plant has high severity poison characteristics.
See below
Description

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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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#bulb#poisonous#deer resistant#spring flowering bulbs
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#bulb#poisonous#deer resistant#spring flowering bulbs
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Scilla
    Species:
    siberica
    Family:
    Asparagaceae
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Krym to North West Iran
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Bulb
    Poisonous
  • 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)
  • Flowers:
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
  • Leaves:
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
  • 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