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Puschkinia scilloides var libanotica

Small, star-shaped, near white flowers with pale blue stripe.

Common name: Squill
Flowering period: February to April.
Growing conditions: Sun or part shade. Likes dry, warm summer after flowering to ripen bulbs.
Special note: Ideal for rock garden or left to naturalise in semi-wild drifts in grass.
Typical mature height: 8 inches ( 20 cms )
Hardiness: Very hardy. Should withstand severe winters and exposed sites.