Urginea maritima syn. drimia maritima
Sea squill
This is a plant that grows from a large bulb (up to 20cms dia, and weighing up to 1 kg), and which produces dark green, leathery metre long leaves in Spring. The leaves die in Autumn, and the tall spike of flowers is then produced. The flower spike can grow up to 2 metres. The flowers are either white or red, depending on the variety
Contributed by @michaelhortus
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Sea squill
Latin name
Urginea maritima syn. drimia maritima
type
Bulb
family
Asparagaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.30 M
2.00 M
Urginea maritima syn. drimia maritima
This is a plant that grows from a large bulb (up to 20cms dia, and weighing up to 1 kg), and which produces dark green, leathery metre long leaves in Spring. The leaves die in Autumn, and the tall spike of flowers is then produced. The flower spike can grow up to 2 metres. The flowers are either white or red, depending on the variety
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
The sea squill is easily grown in a dry and sunny position. It grows in open spaces on shallow stony soils, with the bulbs totally above the ground. Soil needs to be freely draining and sandy soils are best but can be grown in heavier soils if on a slope.
Flowering
From Late Summer TO Early Autumn
Flowering late summer or late autumn.
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