Silver Squill “Minor”
Ledebouria Socialis “Minor” is a tough little plant requiring little care. Can be grown indoors or outside.
Has unusual silvery, lance-shaped leaves with green and silver spots and purple on the underside. Teardrop-shaped bulbs form above ground. In the Spring it grows small green flowers on pink stems.
Bulbs grow up to 6cm tall and multiply to create a mass carpet.can easily be separated for transplanting.
Is drought tolerant and prefers a shady spot in the garden or rockery liking indirect sun for 3-4 hours per day. Great for terrariums!
Entire plant only grows to about 10cm tall. Once established requires minimal watering and is considered drought tolerant.
There are now 4 pots available. Each pot contains several growing bulbs.
Pick up is Otumoetai. Contact 0223986618
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