From
the family,
Hyacinthaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Sea Onion, Sea Squill.
From gardens. Scape 28-60 inches, only produced in hot, dry situations (for the skilled gardener!) White, starry flowers, 3/8-9/16 inch in diameter, with a brownish line along the center, many produced on a long raceme. Leaves elliptic-lanceolate, 1 5/8-3 1/4 inches wide, appearing after flowering in autumn. Semi-hardy. Ht. 28-60 inches. Hardy in zones 9, 10, 11.
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