Help with Resnova pilosa

Paul T. ptyerman@ozemail.com.au
Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:48:50 PDT
>
>Hello everyone,
>Last year I bought some "Resnova pilosa" from silverhill. That was 
>the name they had put on the website and on the seed pack.
>
>Last fall I planted them and of the six seed I got, 3 sprouted. They 
>have two leaves that lay flat, opposite of each other. With one leaf 
>being larger than the other. The largest leaf is about 1 inch by 1 
>inch (2.5 cm by 2.5 cm give or take). Upon close inspection of the 
>color they are greenish/grey with dark green spots.
>
>I was wondering if anyone had any information about them.
>

Justin,

Most Resnova were apparently Scilla at one point.  Shield's Garden 
(http://shieldsgardens.com/Bulbs/…) has a 
list of species and some pictures.  The species you're after isn't 
shown there, but it is briefly mentioned.  At least it gives you more 
idea what to expect.  Love the leaves..... very 
attractive.  Definitely a genus I haven't come across before, 
although looks like it is closely related to the Ledebouria area of 
the Scillas (the leaves look like what used to be Ledebourias).

I hope this is at least a minor help.  Jim's website is a fascinating 
site to visit.... some wonderful pictures and information in there, 
that is for sure.  Great stuff Jim (if you're reading this).  Thanks!!!

Cheers.

Paul T.
Canberra, Australia - USDA Zone Equivalent approx. 8/9

Growing an eclectic collection of plants from all over the world 
including Aroids, Crocus, Cyclamen, Erythroniums, Fritillarias, 
Galanthus, Irises, Trilliums (to name but a few) and just about 
anything else that doesn't move!! 


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