Scilla hyacinthoides (Hyacinth Squill)
Hyacinth Squill, Nectaroscilla hyacinthoides, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers
Native to the Middle East, Scilla hyacinthoides (Hyacinth Squill) is a bulbous perennial boasting tall flower spikes bearing hundreds of small star-shaped violet-blue flowers adorned with white bracts. Blooming in early to mid-spring, they rise above a rosette of long, narrow, strap-shaped, green leaves. Very hardy and shade tolerant, Hyacinth Squill is a beautiful and reliable addition to the landscape, where it will happily multiply in optimum growing conditions. Excellent for naturalizing in borders, rockeries, wild gardens, woodland, and between shrubs and trees.
- Typically grows up to 1-3 ft. tall (30-90 cm). Foliage will disappear by summer as the plant goes dormant.
- Easily grown in poor, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Provide little irrigation.
- This plant is rarely affected by pests or diseases.
- To be planted in fall.
- The whole plant is poisonous. Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Wear gloves and wash your hands after handling.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Scilla - Squills |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid) |
| Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Scilla - Squills |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid) |
| Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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