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Barnardia Species, Fall Squill

Barnardianumidica

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Species

numidica (nu-MID-ih-ka)

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Synonym

Scilla numidica

Scilla numidica subsp. ebusitana

Scilla parviflora

Stellaris parviflora

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink

Blue-Violet

Lavender

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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