Urginea maritima
Sea squill
White SquillPlant Facts
Scientific Name | Urginea maritima |
Principal Common Name | Sea squill |
Common Name(s) | White Squill |
Synonym | |
Description | A very large bulb that produces foliage in the fall and when it begins to die off in the mid summer it forms very large spiky flower stalks. |
General Comments | |
Origin | |
Nativity | Europe/Mediterranean |
Height Range | 36 - 0 IN |
Spread Range | 24 - 30 IN |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | |
USDA Zones | 9b : 10a : 10b |
Leaf Color | Dark Green |
Leaf Texture | Strap-like |
Form | Bulb |
Flower Color | White |
Flower Time | Aug : Sept |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Average |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | Dry : Loam : Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Medium : Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Drought tolerant : Flower : Form |
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