The Peruvian Lily,
Scilla peruviana is a Spring knockout. In our area it needs little
or no help. The name is a bit misleading, Scilla peruviana is native
to South Western Europe and Northern Africa. It does grow quite well
in Peru and the Carribean though. The Portuguese Squill was imported
early and has naturalized in much of this area. Well drained soil,
or at least a slope, minimal summer water, and some inland shade are all
helpful for success with in your garden. We have had volunteers, but
Scilla peruviana has been a good garden citizen. Plants are hardy
into the teens.
High
resolution images of Scilla
peruviana are available.
