About
A dwarf bulb with narrow, upright leaves and sprays of star-shaped, white flowers, sometimes with a fine blue stripe, in spring.
About the genus
Puschkinia is a dwarf bulbous perennial with erect basal leaves and racemes of star-shaped pale blue flowers, each tepal with a darker blue central stripe
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitTufted
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Native toSW Asia
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in summer or autumn, in containers in a cold frame or separate offsets as the leaves die down
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a virus