About Puschkinia scilloides Adams
Puschkinia scilloides Adams is a small bulbous plant that grows 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tall. It produces two narrow basal leaves that widen toward their tips, an arrangement called oblanceolate. Its inflorescence emerges in early spring, forming a dense raceme that can hold up to 20 flowers. Each flower is pale blue, with a darker blue stripe running down the center of each tepal. A defining trait of the genus Puschkinia, which this species belongs to, is the presence of a small cup-shaped structure that surrounds the stamens and style. This species is native to Western Asia (including Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Iran) and the Caucasus region (covering North Caucasus and Transcaucasia). In its native habitat, it grows in alpine meadows located close to the snowline. Puschkinia scilloides is cultivated as an ornamental bulbous plant, and is commonly grown in rock gardens. Cultivators are recommended to grow it in a cool location with well-drained soil.
