Amethyst Meadow Squill, Dalmatian Scilla, Scilla amethystina, Scilla pratensis
Native to Croatia, award-winning Scilla litardierei (Amethyst Meadow Squill) is a clump-forming, bulbous perennial with up to 5 narrowly strap-shaped, semi-erect, basal leaves. In late spring to early summer, dense pyramidal spikes packed with tiny, star-shaped, violet-blue flowers can be enjoyed. They last for about 3 weeks. A great naturalizer, Amethyst Meadow Squill multiplies and comes back year after year. Easy to grow, this is a lovely and useful plant that begins to bloom when there is often a lull in flowering between the spring bulbs and the summer perennials.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Scilla |
| Common names | Squill |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
4" - 10" (10cm - 25cm) |
| Spread |
2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Spacing |
2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Depth |
3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Scilla |
| Common names | Squill |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
4" - 10" (10cm - 25cm) |
| Spread |
2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Spacing |
2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Depth |
3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Scilla litardierei (Amethyst Meadow Squill) do I need for my garden?
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|---|---|---|
| Scilla litardierei (Amethyst Meadow Squill) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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