Also known as Wood Squill
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica) is a charming spring ephemeral, presenting vibrant blue, star-shaped flowers. It naturalizes readily in woodland settings.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers full sun in early spring before trees leaf out, tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, then reduce significantly.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cold Hardy
25% intensity
Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures. Requires a cold winter dormancy period.
Low
25% intensity
Benefits from a light feeding in early spring; compost is also good.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 2/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Bulbs contain toxic glycosides.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Siberian Squill thoroughly after planting. During the growing season, maintain consistently moist soil, but avoid waterlogging.
Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring or early summer. Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot.
Pruning is not typically required for Siberian Squill. The main task is to allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering.
Removing the leaves too early can deplete the bulb's energy reserves, affecting its performance in subsequent years. Dead flower stalks can be tidied up.
Siberian Squill primarily propagates by offsets, which are small bulbs that form around the parent bulb.
These can be carefully separated when the plant is dormant (after foliage has died back) and replanted in a suitable location. It can also be grown from seed, but this is a slower process.
Repotting is not a regular requirement for Siberian Squill. If growing in containers, repot every 2-3 years in fresh potting mix, preferably after the foliage has died back.
This also provides an opportunity to divide overcrowded clumps and refresh the soil, ensuring continued vigorous growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica)
Where Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Scilla |
| Species | Scilla siberica |
Similar in genus Scilla
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