Scilla - Peruviana Peruvian Lily
Introduce radiant, starry blue color to your garden with the Scilla Peruviana, also known as the Peruvian Lily. This evergreen perennial, native to Spain and Portugal, is an easy-going addition that blooms beautifully in mid to late spring. Plant these beauties in beds, borders, or containers; a fantastic feature is that the bulbs multiply yearly, creating increasingly large clumps. Slender, lance-shaped foliage frames the towering flower stalks, giving this showstopper star quality without being high-maintenance. Customers appreciate that these unusual bulbs often bloom the very first year.
$25.46
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2476
/ 3259
#2476 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+8%
Above average
USDA Hardiness Zones
810
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Who it's for
- Striking Floral Display
- Low Maintenance & Naturalizing
- Deer and Rodent Resistant
Who should skip it
- Limited Cold Hardiness
- Ephemeral Foliage
- Toxicity Concern
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
8-10
Mature Height
12 inches
Mature Spread
12 inches
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Flower Type
Lily
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Spring
Planting Season
Fall
Features
- Evergreen perennial that multiplies
- Stunning source of blue color
- Blooms mid- to late spring
- Suitable for beds, borders, and containers
- Unique and uncommon variety
- Easy-going, low-maintenance plant
- Starry blue blooms
- Perennial that multiplies
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Scilla Peruviana for its stunning, unique aesthetic and dramatic garden presence. The deep blue purple flowers create a spectacular centerpiece, often exceeding visual expectations. Initial bulb quality from the supplier is noted as robust and healthy. The primary point of friction involves establishment; some buyers report variability and slowness in sprouting compared to common bulbs, requiring patience. However, successful growers confirm that the resulting exceptional beauty and novelty make the initial wait worthwhile. Once established, the plant thrives and naturalizes, offering increasing returns. The consensus is that while this variety demands slightly more patience, its exceptional reward drives high satisfaction for those seeking unique color.
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