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Scilla peruviana

Peruvian Scilla

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Jacobs

 

Description

This bulbous perennial will grow to about 18" tall and has large, dark green, strap-like leaves. After the foliage emerges in the fall, purplish blue flowers open in the spring. This plant goes completely deciduous after its bloom fades.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

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Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

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