Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica 'Alba'
Lebanon striped squill 'Alba'
A low-growing bulb to around 15cm high, with pairs of linear, semi-upright green leaves. Produces sprays of six to eight small, star-shaped white flowers in early to mid spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Puschkinia is a dwarf bulbous perennial with erect basal leaves and racemes of star-shaped pale blue flowers, each tepal with a darker blue central stripe
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Thrives in moist soil but will not tolerate waterlogging. Suitable for naturalising (see bulbs: naturalising for advice)
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in summer or autumn in containers in a cold frame, or by division, separate offsets as the leaves die down
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to a virus
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