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Scilla scilloides


Chinese Squill, Japanese Jacinth




Origin:  China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Ryukyu Island.
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An unusual plant given its flowering period when compared to other members of the genus. Not wholly attractive but a novelty in bloom in late summer. It should be planted in mass for full affect.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Scilla
Species
scilloides
Category
Bulbs, Perennials
Synonyms
Barnardia japonica
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4a - 6a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 -(-23)
Temperature (°F)
-20 -(-10)
Height
10 - 50 cm
Spread
10 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AugustSeptember
Cultivation
Grow in freely draining but humus-rich soil in dappled sun or partial shade, taking care to have enough moisture when in growth.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Eelworm and slugs.
Bark/Stem Description
Bulb is 1.5-2 cm in diameter, ovoid with a dark brown-violet tunic. The scape is slender and either straight or slightly angled.
Flower Description
Flowers in groups of 40-80 on a dense raceme, mauve-pink in colour.
Fruit Description
Fruit is an obovoid-spherical capsule to 5 mm, with black seeds.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Propagate by seed when ripe or by division of established clumps as foliage dies back.
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