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    Scilla sardensis

    Also Known As

    • Chionodoxa sardensis
    • Lesser Glory-of-the-Snow
    • Turkish Glory of the Snow

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 3"-6"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Scilla sardensis plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scilla sardensis

    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 blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scilla sardensis

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The woodlands of Wave Hill in early spring are awash in this sapphire-blue Turkish wildflower. Deeper blue and shorter than common glory-of-the-snow, it blooms at crocus time, naturalizes eagerly, and was awarded an RHS AGM as a plant so good it belongs in every garden. 4-6", zones 4a-7b(9bWC)

    By: Old House Gardens

    Gardening facts about Scilla sardensis plant

    How to Grow Scilla sardensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 1'-2'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10"-15"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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