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, Bland Landscaping Co.
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Scilla siberica, commonly known as Siberian Squill, is a bulbous perennial native to southwestern Russia, the Caucasus, and Turkey. This early-spring bloomer produces nodding, bell-shaped flowers in intense blue hues, with 2–5 blooms per stem. The strap-shaped leaves emerge alongside the flowers, creating a striking contrast. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil.
Scilla siberica is extremely winter-hardy, surviving in Zone 2, and naturalizes rapidly, forming large drifts that return year after year. It has received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
Planting: Plant bulbs in fall, 3 to 5 inches deep with the pointed end up. Ideal for naturalizing in lawns, woodland edges, or under deciduous trees.
Spacing: Space 2 to 4 inches apart. These bulbs spread readily by seed and offsets.
Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Spring sun before trees leaf out is perfect.
Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Avoid soggy spots—bulbs may rot.
Watering: Water during active growth and bloom. Once foliage yellows, reduce watering—bulbs prefer dry summer dormancy.
Temperature & Humidity: Extremely cold-hardy (USDA zones 2–8). No need to lift bulbs in winter.
Fertilization: Apply compost or a low-nitrogen bulb fertilizer in early spring as foliage emerges.
Pruning: Allow foliage to die back naturally. Deadhead to reduce self-seeding if desired.
Propagation: Multiplies by offsets and self-seeding. Divide clumps every few years after dormancy.
Pest & Disease: Generally pest-free. Deer- and rodent-resistant. Good drainage prevents bulb rot.
| Height | 6 Inches |
| Spread | 1-2 Inches |
| Spacing | 4-6 Inches |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-9 |
| Color |
Blue |
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