- Botanical name: Nectaroscordum tripedale
- Common name: Sicilian honey garlic
- Family: Alliaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
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 seed heads dry well and can be used in dried flower arrangements.
Nectaroscordum tripedale is similar to Nectaroscordum siculum but has more flowers, packed in tight umbels. Flowers are soft pink with cream margins, having an almost candy stripe effect.
For best results plant bulbs in well-drained soil in a sunny border. Nectaroscordum tripedale grows easily from seed, but the plants won’t flower for around six years.
How to grow Nectaroscordum tripedale
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Plant size
90cm height
10cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
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Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does not flower in July |
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Plant does not flower in August |
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Plant does not flower in October |
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Plant does not flower in November |
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Plant does not flower in December |
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Do not Divide in January |
F
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M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Nectaroscordum tripedale and wildlife
Nectaroscordum tripedale is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Nectaroscordum tripedale poisonous?
Nectaroscordum tripedale can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
