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Squill: Scilla

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snow scilla at base of bald cypress

Family: Ranunculaceae

Above: wide open in sunshine, below: last bloom Use: groundcover, low borders, rock gardens
milk squill patch under bald cypress

Plant: Ephemeral bulbous perennial

Origin: western Asia

Zone: 4 - 8

Flowers: white, blue, or purple flower massed on a spike.

Foliage: thick grass-like leaves

Culture: Sun to deciduous shade in well drained soil.



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