Puschkinia scilloides
Common Name(s):
Striped squill
Lebanon squill
Synonym:
Puschkinia scilloides v libanotica
Russian Snowdrop
Flower:
Blue
Blooms :
Mar
to:
Apr
Bell-shaped pale blue flower with darker blue central stripe
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
YES
Family:
Asparagaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Green
Narrow, basal, shiny, ,mid to dark green, strap shaped or oblanceolate 4-6" long
Fall Color?
NO
leaves not present
Leaves not present
Photo by:
Heading 6
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Western Asia/ Caucasus
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
4-6"
Spread:
4-6"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Alpine meadows
Soil:
Sandy Loam
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Balanced slow release or a formula high in phosphorous and potassium
Mulch:
Shredded leaves, leaf mold, compost
Plant in area that allows good water drainage, full sun, progressively reduce watering in summer, let leaves die back naturally
Long Term:
Winter:
None
Spring:
Apply fertilizer or compost as shoots emerge
Summer:
Remove leaves when turn yellow
Fall:
Plant new bulbs, divide clumps every 3-5 years, add 1"layer of leaf mold or compost, give new plant thorough watering
General Care Comments:
Plant bulbs 3-4" deep and 3-4" apart in fall before ground freezes, needs well-drained sandy or gritty soil, likes full sun, provide regular watering during growing season then withhold, allow foliage to die back naturally
Common Problems
Waterlogged soils, aggressive spreading
Diseases:
Yellow mosiac virus
Insects:
Aphids, spider mites
Environmental Problems:
Spreds naturally
Pests:
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