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Scilla siberica


Siberian Squill




Origin:  Russia and Eurasia but not into Siberia.
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Scilla
Species
siberica
Category
Bulbs, Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
2 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-46 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
-50 - 20
Height
7 - 15 cm
Spread
7 - 15 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
Landscape
Container planting, rock gardens and border planting. Fast spreading and has an uncanny ability to naturalize.
Cultivation
Full sun and partial-shade. Average, medium and well-drained soil.
Shape
Upright and spreading.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Crown rot can be a problem. Deer and Black Walnut tolerant.
Habitat
Woodlands.
Leaf Description
3 - 4, strap-like, 15 cm long leaves per bulb.
Flower Description
1 - 3 dropping, bell-like flowers with anthers per scape.
Colour Description
The flowers are deep blue with blue anthers. The leaves are medium green.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Seed and division.
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