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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.

Gardening facts about Scilla forbesii 'Blue Giant' plant

How to Grow Scilla forbesii 'Blue Giant'

  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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