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Drimia maritima

Also Known As

Scilla maritima
Urginea maritima
Red Squill
Sea Squill

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

8b-10b

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Drimia maritima plant details

Drimia maritima is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Drimia maritima

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Drimia maritima

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Think of this as a eucomis with a serious attitude. Huge bulbs (up to 6" in diameter) throw up 5 ft tall, purple-scaped inflorescences with pale white to lavender flowers. Foliage grows from November on, going dormant in summer and blooming in August-September. Best in full sun with super drainage and very little summer water. Foliage is frost hardy to the low 20s and bulbs survive in upper USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

Huge succulent bulbs with 24" sword-like leaves. Goes dormant when it gets hot followed by a 4' tall inflorescence in August. Zone 8 planted, Zone 9 in a container. 6" bulb in 3 gal.