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.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Scilla |
| Common names | Squill |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | 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 |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Scilla |
| Common names | Squill |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | 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 |
How many Scilla hyacinthoides (Hyacinth Squill) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Scilla hyacinthoides (Hyacinth Squill) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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