Misczenko squill, Early Scilla, White Squill, Persian Squill
Native to the mountains of northern Iran, award-winning Scilla mischtschenkoana (White Squill) is the earliest to flower, generally in late winter or early spring. This bulbous perennial features charming racemes of starry ice-blue flowers, about 1 inch wide (2.5 cm), with a dark stripe through each petal. The blooms last as long as 2 months! Specimens that receive what they need often continue to flower year after year in the same location. White Squill has long been a popular species for the garden where it is planted to enhance early season interest.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Scilla |
| Common names | Squill |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
| Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing | 2" (5cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Scilla |
| Common names | Squill |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
| Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing | 2" (5cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Scilla mischtschenkoana (White Squill) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Scilla mischtschenkoana (White Squill) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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