Puschkinia scilloides

Also Known As

Puschkinia libanotica
Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica
Early Stardrift
Snowdrift
Striped Squill

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Puschkinia scilloides plant details

Puschkinia scilloides is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Puschkinia scilloides

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, naturalizing, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Puschkinia scilloides

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The striped squill, Puschkinia libanotica, is a lovely naturalizer for sun to part shade with pale blue to white flowers with a royal blue stripe down the middle of each petal. Easy to grow, it makes a great companion for hellebores and later emerging perennials as well as taller bulbs like daffodils. Native to Turkey and Lebanon. Also known as P. scilloides.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Striped squill is one of those poke-the-bulbs-in-the-ground-and-walk-away plants. Easy, happy to naturalize and undemanding, pushkinia needs no special soil, light, fertilizer or protection from critters.