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Merwillaplumbea

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Species
plumbea (plum-BEY-uh)
Info
Synonym
Merwilla kraussii
Merwilla natalensis
Scilla kraussii
Scilla natalensis
Scilla plumbea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

San Leandro, California

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