Puschkinia Libanotica

Description

Puschkinia scilloides libanotica

Puschkinia libanotica, commonly referred to as striped squills, is a fascinating and resilient perennial that enhances the beauty of gardens with its stunning floral display. This low-growing plant typically reaches a height of 10 to 12 inches, making it an ideal choice for various garden settings where it can spread and naturalise effortlessly.

With the arrival of spring, striped squills showcase an impressive array of up to ten star-shaped flowers per stem. Each flower features a delicate pale white colouration, subtly tinged with bluish hues, and is beautifully marked with striking blue veins that give it a unique appearance. The combination of these colours creates a captivating visual effect that adds brightness and charm to the landscape.

This hardy plant thrives in a wide range of environments, including traditional spring beds, colourful borders, rocky outcrops, and informal cottage gardens. Its versatility makes it equally suitable for city gardens as well as for more confined spaces, such as window boxes and patio containers. Striped squills not only attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, but they also provide a lovely contrast to other spring-blooming flowers, making them a delightful addition to any garden scheme.