Description
This was originally called Scilla bifolia subsp. danubialis and was described by Franz Speta (Naturk. Jahrb. Stadt Linz 20: 17 1974) . It was later elevated to species rank. Others regard it as simply a synonym of S. bifolia stripping it even of its rank as a sub species. The stock that we offer is one verified by Speta before his death.
It is a diploid plant (2n=18) found, as the name implies, in the valley of the Danube in Bavaria.
It makes two leaves (sometimes three in vigorous specimens) but these are no more than a couple of centimetres at flowering. Between the leaves appears a short pink-tinged stem and a dense conical spike of blue buds opening to bright blue stars. Flowering is very early in the year however this is a bone-hardy plant that shrugs off even bad winter weather with impunity.
Well-drained, humus rich soil in full sun this can tolerant seasonal wetness around and during flowering.
