Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica
Lebanon striped squill
P. scilloides var. libanotica is a dwarf bulb with narrow, upright leaves and sprays of star-shaped, white flowers, sometimes with a fine blue stripe, in spring
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 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
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- SW Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in summer or autumn, in containers in a cold frame or separate offsets as the leaves die down
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be subject to a virus
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