Botanical name
Scilla siberica
Other names
Siberian squill
Genus
Species
- siberica- S. siberica is a bulbous perennial bearing tiny, nodding, blue, star-like flowers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Eating may cause severe discomfort.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
Bright-blue in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Can suffer from viral infection
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
WHERE TO GROW
Scilla siberica (Siberian squill) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Rock, Underplanting, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant 10cm deep in late summer or early autumn in any moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered