Ledebouria, Silver Squill, Violet Squill 'Miner'

Ledebouriasocialis

Genus
Ledebouria (le-de-BOR-ree-a)
Species
socialis (so-KEE-ah-liss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
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
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

La Puente, California

West Palm Beach, Florida

Elgin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Phoenix, AZ | February 2015 | positive

Central Phoenix -- I originally grew this only in a pot that came indoors in winter. Then I put some into the ground, where it has survi...Read More

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