A pretty spring-flowering bulb with narrow green leaves. Star-shaped blue to purple-blue flowers. Max Height 8cm to 15cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers March to April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten.
Scilla bifolia
A pretty spring-flowering bulb with narrow green leaves. Star-shaped blue to purple-blue flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Scilla |
|---|---|
| Species | bifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | blue, purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 8cm, 15cm |
| Family | Hyacinthaceae |
| Spread | 5cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Under planting, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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