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    Scilla forbesii 'Blue Giant'

    Also Known As

    • Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant'

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 8"
    • W: 8"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Scilla forbesii 'Blue Giant' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scilla forbesii 'Blue Giant'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN wide, 8 IN tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow, edging plant, summer dormant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scilla forbesii 'Blue Giant'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    After a long winter, any garden color is prized. Especially blue. This bag of 25 bulbs adds soft blue stars to garden edges, containers and devil strips.

    By: Leafari

    Hardy white-eyed blue flowers emerge very early. This is a superb woodland bulb growing to 8" tall.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Scilla forbesii 'Blue Giant' plant

    How to Grow Scilla forbesii 'Blue Giant'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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