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.

Plant calendar

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Sowyesyesyesyesyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Divideyesyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Nectaroscordum and wildlife

Nectaroscordum 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 poisonous?

Nectaroscordum 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
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