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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) — blue and purple flowers in the garden; the plant spans roughly 8-12 inches wide with broad, image 86

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — this plant requires very little maintenance; blue and purple flowers in the garden

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — commonly referred to as the Peruvian Scilla or Portuguese Squill; is a striking bulbous perennial that offers, image 74

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — this plant requires very little maintenance

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — blue and purple flowers in the garden; the plant spans roughly 8-12 inches wide with broad

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — commonly referred to as the Peruvian Scilla or Portuguese Squill; is a striking bulbous perennial that offers, image 52

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — erect stalks reaching up to 12-18 inches in height; which are a deep green and can grow up to 12-18 inches in length

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — blue and purple flowers in the garden; the plant spans roughly 8-12 inches wide with broad, image 64

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — This frost-tender beauty thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — which are a deep green and can grow up to 12-18 inches in length; providing a bold and eye-catching display, image 81

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — Native to the western Mediterranean; scilla peruviana, commonly known as Peruvian Scilla, is a striking, image 54

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — although it is fairly drought-tolerant once established

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — It offers an ideal choice for borders, rock gardens, or as a striking container specimen; this frost-tender, image 83

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

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — Blooming in late spring to early summer; each cluster reaching up to 6 inches in height

Peruvian Scilla (Scilla Peruviana) — Scilla peruviana, commonly known as Peruvian Scilla, is a striking bulbous perennial; blooming in late spring, image 45

Scilla Peruviana

Scilla Peruviana

Scilla Peruviana

Scilla Peruviana

Scilla Peruviana

Scilla Peruviana

Scilla Peruviana

Scilla Peruviana

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Mehdi Chetibi, CC BY 4.0 · source
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muffinn from Worcester, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
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