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Nectaroscordum siculum

Nectaroscordum siculum

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Sicilian honey garlicBulbFamily: Alliaceae

Height: 1.2mSpread: 10cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Pink

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Nectaroscordum siculum is a fine species with large, nodding umbels of white or cream flowers, flushed pink or purplish red, and tinted green at the base. Seed pods become erect as flowers fade. Ideal for gravel gardens and sunny borders, plant it at the front of the border, where other plants can be seen though its stems. The flowers are a magnet for bumblebees, and the seed heads dry well and can be used in dried flower arrangements.

For best results plant Nectaroscordum siculum bulbs in well-drained soil in a sunny border. It grows easily from seed, but the plants won't flower for around six years.

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Nectaroscordum ‘Siculum’ and wildlife

Nectaroscordum ‘Siculum’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Nectaroscordum ‘Siculum’ poisonous?

Nectaroscordum ‘Siculum’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People