Striped Squill (Puschkinia scilloides) produces delicate, pale blue flowers with darker blue stripes, adding subtle color to the early spring garden. Photo taken March 26, 2026, in the Backyard Farmer Garden.
Striped squill (Puschkinia scilloides) is a charming early-spring bulb known for its delicate, pale blue to nearly white flowers accented with distinctive darker blue stripes. Blooming in early spring, it brings soft color to the landscape at a time when few other plants are in flower. This low-growing species is ideal for naturalizing in lawns, woodland edges, and garden borders, where it can gradually spread to form attractive drifts over time. Striped squill performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils, especially during its dormant summer period.