Scilla peruviana 'Alba'

Also Known As

Scilla peruviana v. hughii
Portuguese Squill

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-15"
W: 6"-8"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Scilla peruviana 'Alba' plant details

Scilla peruviana 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scilla peruviana 'Alba'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, ephemeral, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scilla peruviana 'Alba'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a seedling of the white form with open and large flower heads of .5" florets surrounded by a rosette of glossy, upright leaves. To debunk a misconception, it comes not from Peru but from the Mediterranean. It was brought to England on a ship called The Peru in the 17th century leading Linnaeus to misunderstand and, subsequently misname it. It needs a hot, dry, dormant rest period in summer to bloom in spring. That's easy in the Northwest! Minimum temperature: 0 °F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A pretty outrageous bulb which despite it's name has never been to Peru but originates in southern Spain. This is a robust plant and nearly evergreen just taking a brief break in the heat of summer. On this uncommon form, big heads of white flowers appear in late spring. The top of the bulb is just an inch or two below the soil surface and during arctic blasts, a mulch is beneficial.