Scilla siberica
Siberian squill
Flower Color
Description
A bulbous perennial to 20cm in height, with narrow strap-shaped leaves and purplish stems bearing short racemes with 2-5 nodding, bowl-shaped bright blue flowers 1.5cm in width
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenRock gardenCity and courtyard gardensPatio and container plantsFlower borders and bedsGarden edgingUnderplanting of roses and shrubs