scilla lilio-hyacinthus flower Scilla lilio-hyacinthus PYRENIAN SQUILL – Ferri Seeds

scilla lilio-hyacinthus flower Scilla lilio-hyacinthus PYRENIAN SQUILL – Ferri SeedsPyrenian Squill is a perennial that forms large scaly bulbs, from which new growth appears in spring and early summer. It produces large and attractive glossy foliage up to 12" long, and 2 3" wide. There are two to three flower stems producing 515 upright flowers in a dense, cone shape. The flowering period is from April to June. It is used as an ornamental garden plant and tolerates temperatures down to 20 C. All parts are poisonous. The natural

Pyrenian Squill is a perennial that forms large scaly bulbs, from which new growth appears in spring and early summer. It produces large and attractive glossy foliage up to 12" long, and 2-3" wide. There are two to three flower stems producing 5–15 upright flowers in a dense, cone-shape. 

The flowering period is from April to June. It is used as an ornamental garden plant and tolerates temperatures down to -20 °C. All parts are poisonous.

The natural range of Scilla lilio-hyacinthus includes Spain and France where it is found in forests, meadows and damp terrain such as the edges of streams. The plant is a protected species in some areas.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-8

Height: 10", 20cm

Location: Part shade

Seeds per packet: 5

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