Scilla, Siberica Spring Beauty
Quick Overview
SCILLA, Siberica Spring Beauty
Circa 1880. Known as the “Siberian Squill” it bears up to 6 sky blue flowers. Spreads like wildfire from the seeds. It is also a good forcer. HZ: 3-8 5”
April
Scilla, Siberica Spring Beauty
Scilla, also known as Squill, Bluebells and Wild Hyacinth, are members of the lily family which have been cultivated for centuries by Europeans and Americans. Like Hyacinths, they are probably native to Turkey, Syria and Lebanon, but found their way to Europe many centuries ago. They were known in America by the 1600’s. They will easily naturalize in shady or semi-shady areas and deer do not usually eat them. They are best when planted in masses. Plant 5” deep and 4-6” apart.
