Scilla natalensis
Scilla natalensis (Blue Squill)
is a frost hardy perennial herbaceous bulb with blue flowers in early Summer, late Summer and mid Summer, and it takes less than 1 year to flower. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are arranged in a raceme inflorescence. It looks best in Summer.Soil
Scilla natalensis grows in soils ranging from a pH of 5.5 (very acidic ranges from 5.2 to 5.5) to 6.5 (slightly acidic ranges from 6.1 to 6.5). It is adapted to clay loam, loam, loamy sand, peat and sandy loam soils, and prefers medium fertility.
Growth
This is a erect bulb and has a clump forming growth form, and has an ultimate height of 1m / 3.3ft and spread of 0.5m / 1.6ft. It can take 2-3 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
The leaves are green in Summer and green in Autumn. They are llanceolate in shape.
Exposure
The plant is happy in any situation, exposed or sheltered.
Uses
Architectural, flower border and bed and tropical effect.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include bulbs and division.
Origin
South Africa.
-6°C / 21.2F 5.5 to 6.5 2-3 years 1m / 3.3ft 0.5m / 1.6ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Scilla |
| Specific epithet ? | natalensis |
| Common names |
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| Blue Squill (South Africa) |
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