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Scilla peruviana

Peruvian Scilla

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Jacobs

 

Description

This bulbous perennial will grow to about 18" tall and has large, dark green, strap-like leaves. After the foliage emerges in the fall, purplish blue flowers open in the spring. This plant goes completely deciduous after its bloom fades.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.