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Scilla peruviana

Peruvian Scilla

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        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.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

Spring

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.