Scilla peruviana (Portuguese squill)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Scilla |
| Species | peruviana |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Portugal. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A short perennial forming rosettes of violet flowers. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Flower beds, flower borders. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sunlight in well-draining soil. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Trerice, Kestle Mill, Cornwall. |
Photographs
Scilla peruviana, form. Trerice, Kestle Mill, Cornwall. 29/04/2018.
Scilla peruviana, leaf. Trerice, Kestle Mill, Cornwall. 29/04/2018.
Scilla peruviana, flower. Trerice, Kestle Mill, Cornwall. 29/04/2018.
Scilla peruviana, flower. Trerice, Kestle Mill, Cornwall. 29/04/2018.