Scilla scilloides (Chinese Squill, Japanese Jacinth)
Michael's Opinion
An unusual plant given its flowering period when compared to other members of the genus. Not wholly attractive but a novelty in bloom in late summer. It should be planted in mass for full affect.
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Scilla |
| Species | scilloides |
| Synonyms | Barnardia japonica |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Origin | China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Ryukyu Island. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 -(-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 -(-10) |
| Height | 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 10 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagate by seed when ripe or by division of established clumps as foliage dies back. |
| Cultivation | Grow in freely draining but humus-rich soil in dappled sun or partial shade, taking care to have enough moisture when in growth. |
| Pests | Eelworm and slugs. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Bulb is 1.5-2 cm in diameter, ovoid with a dark brown-violet tunic. The scape is slender and either straight or slightly angled. |
| Flower Description | Flowers in groups of 40-80 on a dense raceme, mauve-pink in colour. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit is an obovoid-spherical capsule to 5 mm, with black seeds. |
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