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Pat Kolling
Taxon ID#
101
Puschkinia scilloides, commonly called striped squill, grows in a small clump to 4-6" tall. Each bulb typically produces two dark green strap-shaped leaves and a flower scape bearing 3-6 pale blue star-like flowers in a loose terminal raceme.
Scientific Name:
Puschkinia scilloides libanotica
Common Name 1
› Puschkinia
Family:
Asparagaceae
Origins:
Turkey, Lebanon
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Common Name 2
› Lebanon Squill
Common Name 3
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
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Plant Maintenance Information
Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
Resource Links
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Low
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Sun Preference:
Partial Sun
Water Preference:
M
Soil Preference:
Easily grown in medium moisture, well-drained sandy or gritty soils
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Dark Green
Foliage Description:
Each bulb typically produces two dark green strap-shaped leaves
Fragrant:
yes
Predominant flower color:
White
Flower Description:
Pale blue to white, star-shaped flowers with deep blue midveins.
Fall color:
no
Fall Color Description:
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
4-6"
Mature spread:
4-6"
Growth rate:
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
yes
Fire Resistant:
no
Attracts Pollinators:
no
Attracts Butterflies:
no
Native Habitat:
Attracts Birds:
no
Cut/Dried Flowers:
no
Used by Wildlife:
no
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Photo:
Hedge/Screen:
no
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
yes
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
yes
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
Mar
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
Apr
Ornamental Accent:
no
yes
Garden Observations:
Application
Anchor 1
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Goes dormant by late spring. Foliage should not be mowed or otherwise removed after bloom until it turns yellow.
Summer Care:
Foliage should not be mowed or otherwise removed after bloom until it turns yellow.
Fall Care:
Plant bulbs 2-3? deep and 3? apart in fall. Naturalizes by both self-seeding and bulb offsets.
Winter Care:
Long Term Care:
Insect Pests:
Wildlife Pests:
Diseases:
Environmental Problems:
Landscape Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Care Comments:
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
Alternate Source 1:
Alternate Source 2:
Source Comment:
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Desert Peaks Healthcare
George & Vickie Minor
Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers
McPheeter's Turf
High Desert Farms Nursery Sales, LLC
Schilling's Garden Market
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