Botanical Name: Scilla peruviana
Common Name: Peruvian scilla Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Clumping, loose, strappy plant with a dense dome-like cluster of star-shaped purple flowers in early spring; dies back in summer Height to 18" Spread to 2' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor Full sun to part shade Soil tolerates most any soil; thrives with good drainage Hardiness Some frost: Zones 14-17, 19-24 Morphology: Leaves Strap-shaped to 1' long, bright green, usually with strong mid-vein; leaves are soft and frequently bent or folded Flowers purple, star-shaped flowers in a dome-like raceme; cluster is about 4" across – early spring to summer Fruit small fleshy capsule with black seeds Propagation: division, seed Usage: Colorful filler under larger plants, good in mass plantings, large beds, under large trees; sometimes used as a container plant Landscape Care: Watering appreciates regular watering during active growing season Fertilizing slow-release at planting, balanced after bloom if needed Pruning remove dead flowers and leaves as plant goes dormant after bloom Pests/Diseases none major Special Conditions/Other entire plant is poisonous Origin: Mediterranean (common name is incorrect) Family: Liliaceae Notes: |
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