Striped Squill
Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica
Specifications
A bright little bulb with white flowers traced with lines of blue. Striped squill is easy and reliable in a sunny location. Blooms early, and with a little afternoon shade can last a long time. Where conditions suit it, it may self-sow.
| Item # | 6008 |
| Height | 5—7 inches |
| Sunlight | Full or Part |
| Soil | Well drained |
| Flower Color | White with Blue |
| Bulb Size |
6cm+ ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
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| USDA Zones |
3a—8b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 3a to 8b in the South or 9b on the West Coast. Prechill in zones 7b and warmer in the South, Southwest, and California.
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| Bloom Time | Early |
- early
- mid
- late
Delivery & Planting Times
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant.
Striped Squill
Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica
A bright little bulb with white flowers traced with lines of blue. Striped squill is easy and reliable in a sunny location. Blooms early, and with a little afternoon shade can last a long time. Where conditions suit it, it may self-sow.
| Item # | 6008 |
| Height | 5—7 inches |
| Sunlight | Full or Part |
| Soil | Well drained |
| Flower Color | White with Blue |
| Bulb Size |
6cm+ ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
|
| USDA Zones |
3a—8b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 3a to 8b in the South or 9b on the West Coast. Prechill in zones 7b and warmer in the South, Southwest, and California.
|
| Bloom Time | Early |
- early
- mid
- late
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When to Plant
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant.
Planting Instructions
Undemanding bulbs that are happy either in full sun or partial shade. All they require is well-drained soil. If left undisturbed, they are capable of self-sowing.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 3 inches |
| Spacing | 2 inches apart |
Planting Instructions
Undemanding bulbs that are happy either in full sun or partial shade. All they require is well-drained soil. If left undisturbed, they are capable of self-sowing.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 3 inches |
| Spacing | 2 inches apart |
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