Scilla hyacinthoides 'Blue Arrow'

Also Known As

Blue Arrow Hyacinth Squill

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 8"-10"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Scilla hyacinthoides 'Blue Arrow' plant details

Scilla hyacinthoides 'Blue Arrow' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue and lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scilla hyacinthoides 'Blue Arrow'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 10 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, naturalizing, rock garden, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scilla hyacinthoides 'Blue Arrow'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very rare but stunning vertical blue for the sunny garden, Scilla hyacinthoides 'Blue Arrow' looks like a rocket ship of starry blue flowers erupting from out of the border on stems to 2-3 feet tall. Hot, well-drained, sunny spots with average to poor soils. May be hardier than zone 8 but this plant is still not well-known in cultivation.