• Photo of Puschkinia scilloides (Puschkinia scilloidess)

Plant Profile: Puschkinia scilloides

Names

Striped Squill

  • Photo of Puschkinia scilloides (Puschkinia scilloidess)

Phonetic Spelling:push-KIN-ee-uh sil-OY-dees

Genus:Puschkinia

Species:scilloides

Family:Asparagaceae

Can withstand summer dry spells but needs adequate moisture throughout the growing season.

Spacing:  Place bulbs 1-2 inches apart, aiming for 15-20 bulbs per square foot.

Planting Depth:  5 inches down to the bulb's base.

Ideal Uses:  Suitable for rock gardens, flower beds, ground covers, and woodland settings.

Plant Part:  Bulb.

Hardiness Zone:  Hardy II - susceptible to damage at temperatures below 14°F (-10°C) when established.

Puschkinia scilloides Feature Summary

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Puschkinia scilloides Feature Summary

Attributes
South East Turkey to North West Iran
Wildlife Food Source
Whole Plant Traits
Flowers

Puschkinia scilloides Attributes

Puschkinia scilloides: Country Or Region Of Origin

South East Turkey to North West Iran

Puschkinia scilloides: Play Value

Attractive Flowers
Attracts Pollinators
Buffer
Colorful
Defines Paths
Easy to Grow
Edible fruit
Fragrance
Pieces Used in Games
Screening
Shade
Sound
Textural
Wildlife Cover/Habitat
Wildlife Food Source
Wildlife Larval Host
Wildlife Nesting
Wind Break
Wind Shimmer

Puschkinia scilloides Whole Plant Traits

Puschkinia scilloides: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Puschkinia scilloides Flowers

Puschkinia scilloides: Flower Color

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Blue
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White

Puschkinia scilloides: Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Puschkinia scilloides Leaves

Puschkinia scilloides: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Puschkinia scilloides Stem

Puschkinia scilloides: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes