Scilla (Chionodoxa) luciliae

Chionodoxa luciliae grows between 5000 and 6500 feet in W. Turkey, not far below the snow line, justifying its name in Greek - Glory of the Snow and is totally hardy. This has recently been reclassified as Scilla luciliae. Multifunctional small bulbs, they can go into your beds of perennials or be allowed to seed about in rock gardens in the sun or part shade, where they combine well with the daffodils, grape hyacinths, crocuses and other small spring bulbs. They can also be naturalized in grass (though mowing too early and too short needs to be avoided). Brilliant blue with white centres. Buy lots your planting densities need to be generous, though they will seed about in time. You’ll initially need about 30-40 per square ft.

Planting Instructions

Chionodoxa luciliae bulbs are good in perennial beds, for naturalizing in rock gardens, in sun or part shade, or woodlands and combine well with daffodils, grape hyacinth, crocus and other small bulbs. They can also be naturalised in a lawn, though mowing too early or cutting to low needs to be avoided. Plant the bulbs quite close together, only 1-2" (3-5cm) apart or 30-40 per sq foot and 2" (5cm) deep in nearly any situation in lighter soils. Do buy lots as planting densities need to be generous, though they will seed.

Plant Details

Flowers     March / April

Height 6"    (13cm)