Scilla peruviana
Portuguese Squill
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Portuguese Squill (Scilla peruviana) - Description
Scilla peruviana, the Portuguese squill, is a species of Scilla native to the western Mediterranean region in Iberia, Italy, and northwest Africa. It is a bulb-bearing herbaceous perennial plant. The bulb is 6–8 cm diameter, white with a covering of brown scales. The leaves are linear, 20–60 cm long and 1–4 cm broad, with 5-15 leaves produced each spring.
Portuguese Squill (Scilla peruviana) - Blooming
Clusters of bell-shaped or star like flowers.
Portuguese Squill (Scilla peruviana) - Growth
During the winter, these plants exist as very small bulbs. Come early spring they emerge from the soil, flower and go to seed by the time summer comes around at which point they go back into dormancy. These plants don't do well with hot and dry climates, but are extremely cold hardy.
Portuguese Squill (Scilla peruviana) - Planting
Sow seeds as soon as they have fully ripened. Place the seeds in containers and divide the bulblets when the plants go dormant in summer.
Portuguese Squill (Scilla peruviana) - Pest
Susceptible to plant viruses which may reduce plant vigor.
Portuguese Squill (Scilla peruviana) - Interesting facts
While in their dormant phase of their life cycles, they are resistant to foot traffic. This makes them unique plants for a walkable pathway, but some will question its overall use since it would be walkable for only 3/4 of the year.
Portuguese Squill (Scilla peruviana) - Soil and irrigation
Regular watering during growth and bloom.
