Scilla peruviana
Peruvian Scilla
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:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers