Description and General Information:
This species of Scilla is native to northern Iran and north through the Caucasus. In the trade it is often sold under the easier to pronounce and spell name of Scilla tubergeniana. Bulbs produce 3-5 strap-like leaves and 5-15 cm tall racemes of 1.5 cm diameter, lily-like flowers in late winter to early spring. Flowers are the palest blue with deeper blue central veins, and appear similar to a larger version of Lebanon squill, Puschkinia scilloides. This species was awarded...
