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    Scilla siberica

    Also Known As

    • Siberian Squill
    • Spring Beauty Siberian Squill

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 3a-7b

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    Scilla siberica plant details

    Scilla siberica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scilla siberica

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, summer dormant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scilla siberica

    USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Spring Beauty earns its name with little blue bell-shaped blooms that close to blue ovals on cloudy days and flare open on bright, sunny days. Sweet, easy and inexpensive. Only available in fall.

    By: Leafari

    Vast pools of this true blue wildflower spangle many old neighborhoods in very early spring, spreading without care under shrubs and into the lawn in light shade. Grown in America by 1830, its heyday was the early 1900s when one writer recommended planting "hundreds and thousands in every garden." We'd be happy to help you with that! 4-6", zones 3a-7b(9bWC)

    By: Old House Gardens

    Gardening facts about Scilla siberica plant

    How to Grow Scilla siberica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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