Scilla bifolia
Alpine squill, Early spring squill
Scilla Scilla
S. bifolia
Scilla bifolia is: Deciduous
Clump-forming
Eating may cause severe discomfort.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Blue in Spring
Dark-green in Summer
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Scilla bifolia (Alpine squill) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Rock, Underplanting, Wildflower
Plant 10cm deep in late summer or early autumn in any moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Scilla bifolia
Alpine squill, Early spring squill
Scilla Scilla
S. bifolia
Deciduous
Clump-forming
Eating may cause severe discomfort.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Blue in Spring
Dark-green in Summer
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Scilla bifolia (Alpine squill) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Rock, Underplanting, Wildflower
Plant 10cm deep in late summer or early autumn in any moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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