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Silver Quill
Scilla violacea

Hyacinthaceae (formerly Liliaceae)

Bulbous plant with a swollen base; leaves are strap-like, fleshy, variegated (olive and silver), wine-red beneath; flowers borne in racemes.

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Use: pot plant

Exposure: medium

Flower Color: green, blue

Blooming Period: winter

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Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

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