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Ledebouria socialis 'Paucifolia'

Also Known As

  • Ledebouria pauciflora
  • Large-leaf Squill
  • Spotted Squill

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 4"
  • W: 4"

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

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Ledebouria socialis 'Paucifolia' plant details

Ledebouria socialis 'Paucifolia' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue, burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In winter pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ledebouria socialis 'Paucifolia'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 0 - 4 IN - wide, 0 - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in winter
Uses: container plant, edging plant, miniature

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ledebouria socialis 'Paucifolia'

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Morning Sun to Light Shade. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). Purple or White.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

known as spotted squill with delicately mottled straplike leaves that are pale green with dark spots arising from clusters of glossy surfaced bulblets. A miniture form of scilla, winter blooming with wands of spike like pinkish white flowers that resemble grape hyacinth. Hardy zone 8b-10 . Likes shade to morning sun.

Gardening facts about Ledebouria socialis 'Paucifolia' plant

How to Grow Ledebouria socialis 'Paucifolia'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • blue
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Ledebouria cooperi 'Zebra's Quill ', Scilla adlamii, Scilla cooperi, Cooper's False Scilla

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 2"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - occasional
Photo of Ledebouria cooperi flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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aka Gary Hammer False Scilla

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7b-11

Size

Height: 6"-8"

Width: 12"-20"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
Photo of Ledebouria 'Gary Hammer' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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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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More Options

Plant Type

Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 8"

Width: 16"

  • sun
  • drought tolerant
Photo of Ledebouria sp. spotted foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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