Hyacinthoides hispanica
Spanish Bluebell or Scilla
Description
This perennial will grow 1'-1.5' tall and has large, dark green leaves with white to blue flowers that bloom in spring.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.