Melinda Myers

Siberian Squill

Botanical Name

Scilla siberica

Min Zone

2

Max Zone

8

Height

6 inches

Flowers

Early spring: blue and white

Light

Full to part sun (fairly shade tolerant)

Soil

Well-drained

Planting & Care

• Can be lifted and divided every 4-5 years

Problems

None serious, crown rot in poorly drained soils

Varieties

• Alba - white
• Spring Beauty - large blue flowers, readily self sows
• Scilla bifolia - true blue, 3-6 inches