Scilla siberica
(Siberian Squill)
Family - Asparagaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, N. Iran
Year of Introduction - 1796
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 15cm
Width - 5cm
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: A low-growing, bulbous Perennial with a clump-forming habit. Glossy mid to dark green leaves are linear to strap-shaped and held at the base of the plant. Pendent, bowl-shaped flowers are bright, vivid lavender-blue. The Blooms are held in upright Racemes and produced in early spring.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Synonym - Scilla cernua
Flower:
Pendent, bowl-shaped flowers are a vivid shade of intense blue with hints of deep lavender. The blooms are held in upright racemes and are produced in March.
Flower colour: Blue
Flower shape: Bowl-shaped flowers in racemes
Flowering time: March
Foliage:
Glossy mid to dark green leaves are linear to strap-shaped and held at the base of the plant. Each bulb produces 2-4 leaves.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Linear to strap-shaped
Poison Information:
This plant may cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Division, seed.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in reasonably fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.