Scilla mischtschenkoana

Mishchenko Squill

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Common Name:

Mishchenko Squill

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Mishchenko Squill (Scilla mischtschenkoana) - Description

Scilla mischtschenkoana (Mishchenko squill, early squill, white squill) is a perennial that is native to the South Caucasus and northern Iran. Each plant grows from a small bulb, with 2-3 strap shaped leaves and pale blue flowers with darker veins, blooming in early spring or late winter. Plants reach 5 to 15 cm (2. 0 to 5. 9 in) high and approximately 5 cm (2. 0 in) wide. S. mischtschenkoana and the cultivar 'Tubergeniana' have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Mishchenko Squill (Scilla mischtschenkoana) - Blooming

Clusters of bell-shaped or star like flowers.

Mishchenko Squill (Scilla mischtschenkoana) - Growth

During the winter, these plants exist as very small bulbs. Come early spring they emerge from the soil, flower and go to seed by the time summer comes around at which point they go back into dormancy. These plants don't do well with hot and dry climates, but are extremely cold hardy.

Mishchenko Squill (Scilla mischtschenkoana) - Planting

Sow seeds as soon as they have fully ripened. Place the seeds in containers and divide the bulblets when the plants go dormant in summer.

Mishchenko Squill (Scilla mischtschenkoana) - Pest

Susceptible to plant viruses which may reduce plant vigor.

Mishchenko Squill (Scilla mischtschenkoana) - Interesting facts

While in their dormant phase of their life cycles, they are resistant to foot traffic. This makes them unique plants for a walkable pathway, but some will question its overall use since it would be walkable for only 3/4 of the year.