Ledebouria Species, Silver Squill, Violet Squill, Wood Hyacinth

Ledebouriasocialis

Genus
Ledebouria (le-de-BOR-ree-a)
Species
socialis (so-KEE-ah-liss)
Synonym
Ledebouria violacea
Scilla laxa
Scilla laxiflora
Scilla socialis
Scilla violacea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anniston, Alabama

Montevallo, Alabama

Mesa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Queen Creek, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Brea, California

Brentwood, California

Calistoga, California

Canoga Park, California

Carlsbad, California

Carmichael, California

Clayton, California

Clovis, California(2 reports)

Encinitas, California

Fairfield, California

Glen Avon, California

Lodi, California

Long Beach, California

Los Angeles, California(3 reports)

Menlo Park, California

Pedley, California

Pittsburg, California

Pleasant Hill, California

Pomona, California

Reseda, California

Rubidoux, California

San Bernardino, California

San Diego, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Simi Valley, California

Sunnyslope, California

Valley Center, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Windsor, California

Boulder, Colorado

Norwich, Connecticut

Washington, District of Columbia

Bartow, Florida

Fort Mc Coy, Florida

Georgetown, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Lake City, Florida

Lake Placid, Florida

North Port, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Ocoee, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Port Saint Joe, Florida

Venice, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Bergen, Hordaland

Sandpoint, Idaho

Belle Rose, Louisiana

New Iberia, Louisiana

Youngsville, Louisiana

Schenectady, New York

La Pine, Oregon

Charleston, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee

Oneida, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Baytown, Texas

Dayton, Texas

Houston, Texas(3 reports)

Huntsville, Texas

Lubbock, Texas

Pearland, Texas

San Augustine, Texas

CHIMACUM, Washington

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

19
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3
neutrals
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Winter Springs, FL (Zone 9b) | March 2021 | positive

I bought this pot at Home Depot last year in the succulent section, it was an one and only and it looked interesting. I planted it into a...Read More

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East Kingston, NH | August 2019 | positive

This plant caught my eye at a local nursery. I loved the foliage, so even though the plant was not labelled except to say it was a succul...Read More

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Pittsburg, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2017 | positive

VERY easy to grow. It does prefer bright light and i noticed the more it is in direct light the more short and stubby it becomes (to me i...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2015 | positive

A tough, durable, adaptable small houseplant. The mottled fleshy foliage is beautiful on close inspection. The flowers add little, and I ...Read More

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Houston, TX | April 2015 | positive

i got 2 of these plants a year ago at a local nursery for about 2 dollars each (small ones). in one year they've filled a 12 inch pot....Read More

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(Zone 10a) | April 2013 | positive

I love this weird little plant. I've grown it on and off for years. It copes surprisingly well with our disgustingly hot Adelaide summers...Read More

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Georgetown, FL | January 2013 | positive

This is a charming little bulb that will fill any pot you put it in. Beautiful little spotted, fleshy leaves and in spring bell shaped f...Read More

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Burien (SW Seattle), WA (Zone 8b) | June 2012 | positive

The plant is attractive rather than beautiful.

HOWEVER, it is toxic so keep kids and animals away from it -- especially th...Read More

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Danville, IL | August 2009 | negative

I bought this plant for my daughters room as we have a jungle theme in there and the leaves looked to me like the spots on a giraffe. My ...Read More

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Washington, DC | May 2009 | positive

I've had this plant for about two months now. When I bought it, the raceme was developed but the flowers had just started blooming, goin...Read More

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Memphis, TN (Zone 7b) | January 2009 | positive

The description says hardiness zone 10a, but it has survived two winters outdoors in a sheltered spot (covered with leaf mulch) in my zon...Read More

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Anniston, AL | June 2008 | positive

I received a "start" of this plant from a relative who called it "Pregnant Plant". My plant is happy on my front porch in warm weather (...Read More

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Cumberland Mtns, TN (Zone 6b) | April 2008 | positive

We always called this plant "pregnant onion", not knowing what the real name was. I know I've been growing this plant for 14 yrs, if no...Read More

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Belle Rose, LA | February 2008 | positive

I received this plant in a trade and I love it. I placed it on my windowsill where it received full sun and it shrived up and wilted. The...Read More

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Noblesville, IN (Zone 5a) | May 2007 | positive

I love the look of the leaves. It is very happy sitting in my east window. I do however have to remember to check it so it won't dry out too much.

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Boulder, CO | December 2006 | positive

Our family has one of these that is over 100 years old. For Kansas, USA, women to have an exotic plant like this must have been delightf...Read More

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Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | June 2006 | neutral

I just bought a version of this plant, called "Spotted Squill" (scilla violacea). When I used PlantFiles, it said this area is an "exac...Read More

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Montevallo, AL (Zone 7b) | April 2006 | positive

Love this unusual & easy-to-care-for houseplant.
I've dubbed it the "Frog" plant as the leaves look like frogskin.

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| December 2005 | positive

This plant has been one of my 'mystery plants'- the ones I buy because they are alien to me and sometimes stay that way for ages. It has...Read More

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(Zone 10b) | November 2005 | neutral

Green to purple bulbs 2-4 cm in diameter;spreading,fleshy leaves 10-15 cm long and 2 cm wide,with some dark green marks above,green or pi...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | August 2005 | positive

I have had my plant for about 18 months, and I'm impressed that it has survived for this long under my care. I keep it on a bookshelf in...Read More

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Brooklyn, NY | November 2004 | positive

I have grown this plant entirely indoors for a few years now, first in a window getting 3 or 4 hours of strong afternoon sun, where it fl...Read More

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Baa
| October 2001 | neutral

Bulbous perennial from South Africa.

Has evergreen, lance shaped, thick, mid green leaves over laced with a veneer of silv...Read More

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