Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Scilla L. [366]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Asparagaceae

family_ja: キジカクシ

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distribution_en: Eurasia, temp.Africa

description_en: Genus of about 90 species of bulbous perennials found in a range of habitats including subalpine meadows, rocky slopes, woodland, and sea shores In Europe, southern Africa, and Asia. They are grown for their terminal racemes or corymbs of small, usually blue but also pink, purple, or white, bell-shaped to flat, or star-shaped flowers, borne in spring, summer, and autumn. Most have semi-erect, linear to elliptic, sometimes channelled, basal leaves. Naturalize under trees and shrubs or in grass; small species are suitable for an alpine house.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to half hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Divide and pot up offsets when dormant.

pests_en: Prone to viruses.

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comment_ja: ツルボ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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