Puschkinia scilloides var Libanotica - flower bulb 6/8

Description
The Striped squill (Puschkinia scilloides) produces attractive, light blue flowers from March to April. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich, sandy soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 cm and grows up to 10 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica.

leaves
The leaves of Striped squill are dark green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Striped squill has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter damp.

Flower
The light blue flowers appear from March to April.

Use
Roof garden, pond edge, woodland edge, herbaceous border