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Spring–Summer
Sicilian Honey Garlic
Nectaroscordum siculum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Earthy & Warmgarlichoney
SeasonSpring–Summer
OriginMediterranean
IntensityModerate
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Earthy & Warm · Spring–Summer bloomer
Sicilian honey garlic produces extraordinary pendant bells of cream, pink, and green on tall stems that first droop then rise proudly upright as they set seed, a singular plant of mysterious elegance.
Symbolism & Meaning
elegant mystery
In the Victorian language of flowers, sicilian honey garlic means “Elegant mystery”.
Habitat & Environment
Mediterranean
Sicilian Honey Garlic is native to Mediterranean.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameNectaroscordum siculum
- FamilyAmaryllidaceae
- Native ToMediterranean
- Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
- LifespanPerennial
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