Puschkinia scilloides libanotica
Also called:
Puschkinia
Lebanon Squill
Plant Family:
Asparagaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Flower:
White
Blooms :
Mar
to:
Apr
pale blue to white, star-shaped flowers with deep blue midveins.
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
Yes
Foliage:
Dark Green
Deciduous
Each bulb typically produces two dark green strap-shaped leaves
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Turkey, Lebanon
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
No
Height:
4-6"
Spread:
4-6"
Growth Rate:
Native Habitat:
Soil:
Easily grown in medium moisture, well-drained sandy or gritty soils
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Mulch:
Long Term:
Winter:
Spring:
Goes dormant by late spring. Foliage should not be mowed or otherwise removed after bloom until it turns yellow.
Summer:
Foliage should not be mowed or otherwise removed after bloom until it turns yellow.
Fall:
Plant bulbs 2-3? deep and 3? apart in fall. Naturalizes by both self-seeding and bulb offsets.
Common Problems
No serious insect or disease problems.
Diseases:
Insects: