Scilla litardierei (Amethyst Meadow Squill)
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.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 4-10 in. tall (10-25 cm) and 2-3 in. wide (5-7 cm).
- Easily grown in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Water freely during the growing season and keep dry during summer dormancy.
- Keep an eye out for stem and bulb eelworm and slugs.
- To be planted in fall.
- Propagate by seed or division
- The whole plant is poisonous. Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 6
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6
– 9 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Scilla - Squills |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height | 4" – 10" (10cm – 25cm) |
| Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
| Spacing | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
| Depth | 3" – 4" (7cm – 10cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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 | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 6
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6
– 9 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Scilla - Squills |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height | 4" – 10" (10cm – 25cm) |
| Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
| Spacing | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
| Depth | 3" – 4" (7cm – 10cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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 | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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