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Scilla, Chionodoxa, Glory of the Snow 'Alba'

Scillaforbesii

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Genus
Scilla (SIL-uh)
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Species
forbesii (FORBZ-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Chionodoxa forbesii
Chionodoxa forbesii var. luciliae
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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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)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Grayslake, Illinois

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Royal Oak, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Malus2006
Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | May 2008 | positive

very easy to grow - even will mulitply freely for me! The only way I can tell the different from squills are their upright flowers when t...Read More

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