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Scillabifolia

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Genus
Scilla (SIL-uh)
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Species
bifolia (by-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Hyacinthus bifolius
Ornithogalum bifolium
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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

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Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Blue-Violet
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
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 after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Ancolie88
(Zone 6b) | February 2016 | positive

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

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Baa
| February 2005 | neutral

Small bulbous plant from Central and Southern Europe to Turkey.

Has 2 deep green, linear leaves sometimes with brownish re...Read More

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