The "bulb, corm or tuber" Puschkinia scilloides (striped squill) bears showy, striped white and fragrant blossoms during early spring. The foliage is glossy and medium in texture.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, border, container and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
Puschkinia scilloides is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
The growth rate of Puschkinia scilloides (striped squill) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Puschkinia scilloides (striped squill) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
