Scilla, Alpine Squill, Twin Leaf Squill, Two-Leaved Squill, Wild Hyacinth 'Rosea'

Scillabifolia

Genus
Scilla (SIL-uh)
Species
bifolia (by-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
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
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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(Zone 6b) | February 2016 | positive

Scilla bifolia Rosea is very small. but I am happy to have it in my garden. Every year they get more and the bees love them alot!

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Common Splendid Ghost Moth
(Aenetus ligniveren)
Great Egret
(Ardea alba)
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Common Splendid Ghost Moth
(Aenetus ligniveren)
Great Egret
(Ardea alba)