Scilla hyacinthoides

Scilla hyacinthoides

Native to:
Corse | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | France | Greece | Iraq | Italy | Lebanon-Syria | NW. Balkan Pen. | Palestine | Sardegna | Sicilia | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asparagaceae
Genus:
Scilla
Species:
Scilla hyacinthoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
blue, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months * seedlings must remain at 4°C for full 3 months, then gradually raise temp t20°C

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society