Scilla mischtschenkoana 'Tubergeniana'

Also Known As

Scilla mischtschenkoana
Scilla tubergeniana
Early Scilla
White Squill

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Scilla mischtschenkoana 'Tubergeniana' plant details

Scilla mischtschenkoana 'Tubergeniana' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring lavender and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scilla mischtschenkoana 'Tubergeniana'

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: lavender and pink blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scilla mischtschenkoana 'Tubergeniana'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Scilla tubergeniana (Syn Scilla mischtschenkoana) This is the coolest little bulb I've seen in a long time. And when I say little, I mean LITTLE. A wee rosette of dark green leaves barely an inch across, topped with a flower almost as large delicately flushed lavender and pink. In full bloom, less than two inches tall, it is the absolute final word in adorable. Even better, blooms incredibly early, along side your snowdrops, eranthis, and Cyclamen coum, when you are desperate for some early color. Reliably hardy here in zone 5 Michigan, offsets rapidly to form a nice clump but reportedly does not seed around, which is probably a good thing since some scillas can be a bit of weed in that respect. Zone 5, at least.