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    Scilla bithynica

    Also Known As

    • Star Hyacinth

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 4"-6"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Scilla bithynica plant details

    Scilla bithynica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scilla bithynica

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scilla bithynica

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A rare small bulbous perennial producing conical racemes of 6-12 star-shaped, fragrant, sky blue flowers in March. Excellent for naturalizing under trees and shrubs, and in dampish borders or rock garden pockets. Definitely not invasive. From the moist meadows of Bulgaria and Turkey.

    By: The Bovees Nursery

    Gardening facts about Scilla bithynica plant

    How to Grow Scilla bithynica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Scilla peruviana

    aka CUBAN LILY, Giant Scilla, Giant Squill

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Scilla peruviana flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Drimia maritima

    aka Scilla maritima, Urginea maritima, Red Squill, Sea Squill

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Drimia maritima flower by Ziounclesi
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    Merwilla plumbea

    aka Scilla natalensis, Blue Squill

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Merwilla plumbea flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Ledebouria socialis

    aka Scilla socialis, Scilla violacea, Silver Squill, Violet Squill

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ledebouria socialis foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Barnardia japonica

    aka Scilla scilloides, Chinese Scilla, Squill

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"-15"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Barnardia japonica flower by Dalgial
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