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Peruvian Scilla

Scilla Peruviana

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Overview

Scilla peruviana, commonly known as Peruvian Scilla, is a striking bulbous perennial. It showcases dense, conical clusters of star-shaped, deep blue flowers, each cluster reaching up to 6 inches in height. Blooming in late spring to early summer, the plant spans roughly 8-12 inches wide with broad, lance-shaped, glossy green leaves. This frost-tender beauty thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, ideal for borders and container gardening.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Type Bulb, PerennialClimate Mediterranean

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — commonly referred to as the Peruvian Scilla or Portuguese Squill

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Bulb, Perennial
Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — bulb / perennial with blue and purple blooms

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — bulb / perennial for full or half; this plant requires very little maintenance, image 88

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — bulb / perennial for full or half; this plant requires very little maintenance, image 66

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — although it is fairly drought-tolerant once established; bulb / perennial with blue and purple blooms, image 60

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — the plant spans roughly 8-12 inches wide with broad; native to the western Mediterranean

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — ideal for borders and container gardening; conical clusters of star-shaped

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — It offers an ideal choice for borders, rock gardens, or as a striking container specimen; this frost-tender beauty thrives

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — The bloom period typically occurs in late spring to early summer; bulb / perennial for full or half, image 57

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — blue and purple flowers in the garden

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — bulb / perennial for full or half; this plant requires very little maintenance

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — the plant spans roughly 8-12 inches wide with broad

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — This frost-tender beauty thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; it offers an ideal choice for

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — Blooming in late spring to early summer

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — Scilla peruviana, commonly known as Peruvian Scilla, is a striking bulbous perennial; blooming in late spring, image 67

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — is a striking bulbous perennial that offers a touch of vibrant color and unique texture to any garden, image 53

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — bulb / perennial with blue and purple blooms; erect stalks reaching up to 12-18 inches in height, image 87

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — commonly referred to as the Peruvian Scilla or Portuguese Squill; is a striking bulbous perennial that offers a touch of

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — deep blue to violet flowers; commonly referred to as the Peruvian Scilla or Portuguese Squill, image 77

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — providing a bold and eye-catching display during this time.<br><br>The foliage consists of a rosette of lush, image 58

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — The bloom period typically occurs in late spring to early summer; bulb / perennial for full or half

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — Hardy in USDA zones 7b to 10; the bloom period typically occurs in late spring to early summer, image 62

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — although it is fairly drought-tolerant once established; bulb / perennial with blue and purple blooms, image 82

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — Scilla peruviana, commonly known as Peruvian Scilla, is a striking bulbous perennial

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — conical clusters of star-shaped

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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Alyenaa Buckles, CC BY 2.0 · source
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Ximenex, CC BY-SA 2.1 es · source
David Short from Windsor, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source

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