Description
Scilla – Squill- Bluebell –
S. bifolia – This small, bulbous perennial from Central and Southern Europe and Turkey grows 3-6″ tall and 2″ wide. It produces 2 semi erect, basal, narrow, dark green leaves, that widen towards the tips, that reach 2-8″ long borne in spring with the flowers. The flowers are held in one sided spikes of up to 20 star shaped, blue to purple blue flowers, up to 1 ½” across. Excellent for naturalizing.
Plant bulbs 3-4″ deep in autumn. In moderately fertile, humus rich, well drained soil, in full sun or light shade.
Zones 3-8
