The striped squill, Puschkinia libanotica, is a lovely naturalizer with pale blue to white flowers.
Description:
The striped squill, Puschkinia libanotica, is a lovely naturalizer for sun to part shade with pale blue to white flowers with a royal blue stripe down the middle of each petal. Easy to grow, it makes a great companion for hellebores and later emerging perennials as well as taller bulbs like daffodils. Native to Turkey and Lebanon. Also known as P. scilloides.
Common Name: Striped Squill - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Sun
Height: 4-8"
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Southwest Asia and Asia Minor
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