Silver Squill
Scientific Name: Ledebouria socialis (Baker) Jessop
Synonym: Scilla socialis, Scilla violacea
Family: Hyacinthaceae
as 'Scilla pauciflora' at Kuentz Nursery in early June
USDA: 10-11
Frost Tolerance: Avoid frost
Sun Exposure: Light shade to morning sun
Origin: South Africa
Growth Habits: Bulbous plant with spotted leaves. The bulbs should be mostly out of the soil and tend to rot if completely buried.
Propagation: New bulbs can be separated from the mother plant in the spring
Blooming Habits:
Blooms at the end of the winter
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