Scilla siberica 'Alba'

Siberian Squill

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Common Name:

Siberian Squill

Plant Type:

Flower color:

White

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

20 cm

Maximum width:

15 cm

Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica 'Alba') - Description

Bell-like flowers in small clusters bloom in very early spring. Sweet, dainty blossoms of delicate pure white. Easy to grow, they naturalize well and are very long-lived.

Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica 'Alba') - Blooming

Clusters of bell-shaped or star like flowers.

Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica 'Alba') - 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.

Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica 'Alba') - 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.

Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica 'Alba') - Pest

Susceptible to plant viruses which may reduce plant vigor.

Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica 'Alba') - 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.