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Silver Squill
Scientific Name: Ledebouria socialis (Baker) Jessop
Synonym: Scilla socialis, Scilla violacea
Family: Liliaceae

as 'Scilla pauciflora' at Kuentz Nursery in early June

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: USDA: 10-11 Frost Tolerance: Avoid frost Sun Exposure: Light shade to morning sun Origin: South Africa Growth Habits: Bulbous plant with spotted leaves. The bulbs should be mostly out of the soil and tend to rot if completely buried. Propagation: New bulbs can be separated from the mother plant in the spring

Blooming Habits:
Blooms at the end of the winter

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