common name:
Siberian Squill
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scientific name:
Scilla
siberica
Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) produces vivid blue, nodding flowers that provide early-season color in the landscape. Photo taken March 26, 2026, in the Backyard Farmer Garden.
Image Creadit:
Trey Lamkins, Graduate Research Assistant
Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) is a reliable early-spring flowering bulb known for its intense blue, nodding flowers that emerge just above the soil surface. Blooming in early spring, it provides a striking contrast against dormant landscapes and pairs well with other early bulbs such as crocus and snowdrops. This species is especially valued for its ability to naturalize, spreading gradually over time to form vibrant carpets of blue in lawns, woodland edges, and garden beds.
Charecteristics
Plant type:
Bulb
Hardiness Zones:
2, 3, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 7, 8
Light Needs:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
Moist
Space Requirements:
Less than 12 inches
Height Requirements:
Less than 2 feet
Spread Requirements:
Less than 1 foot
Bloom Color:
Blue
Bloom Time:
Spring
Leaf Color:
Green
Companion Plant Tolerance:
Rabbit
Uses:
Ground Cover
Varieties