Amethyst Meadow Squill
Scilla litardierei Breistr.
Scilla litardierei, known as the Amethyst Meadow Squill or Dalmatian scilla, is a bulbous perennial in the Asparagaceae family. It produces blue, grape-hyacinth-like flowers in late spring, later than species such as the Siberian squill and Muscari.
Description
Scilla litardierei is a flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family, characterized by its bulbous growth and late spring blooming period. The plant features blue flowers resembling those of grape hyacinths. It blooms later than the Siberian squill and Muscari, which it visually resembles. Native to Yugoslavia, the species was first described in 1954 by Breistr. It is distributed globally and is known for its distinct flowering time and appearance.
Other common names
Amethyst Meadow SquillDalmatian Scilla
Distribution
Global · Yugoslavia
Synonyms
Chouardia litardiereiScilla amethystinaScilla pratensisNectaroscilla litardierei
