Drimia (Urginea) maritima
Giant sea squill, Drimia (Urginea) maritima, produces huge bulbs with dramatic leathery leaves and amazing 4-6 foot tall spikes.
Description:
Giant sea squill, Drimia (Urginea) maritima, is a big, bold bulb from the Mediterranean Basin. The bulbs can be the size of soccer balls and weigh 1 kg, the dramatic, rippled leaves can be 3 feet long, and the spikes of pure, white starry flowers - reminiscent of foxtail lilies (Eremurus) - can reach 4-6 feet tall. The thick, leathery foliage emerges in spring and goes dormant by fall which is when the flower stalks arise from the naked bulbs. A great cut flower or pot specimen. In cold climates, store it somewhere dry and frost-free or treat as a houseplant.
Common Name: Giant Sea Squill - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-10
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Fall
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rocky coastal habitats of the Mediterranean Basin.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
Europe and Africa - North Africa
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