Squill (Scilla mischtschenkoana) is a 4 to 6 inch tall flowering bulb with up to 5 leaves and starry 3/4 inch diameter flowers that bloom in the spring. The blooms are silvery blue with darker stripes.
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Squill Basics
| Name | Squill |
| Botanical Name | Scilla mischtschenkoana |
| Flower Color | Silverish blue |
| Height | 4-6 inches |
| Sun | Full or Part Sun |
| Soil | Well drained |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Zone | Zones 4 to 8 |
| Plant Depth | 3 inches |
| Plant Spacing | 2 inches apart |
| Density | 15-16 per sq. ft. |
Squill (Scilla mischtschenkoana): Other Names
Scilla mischtschenkoana was formerly called Scilla tubergeniana.
Squill (Scilla mischtschenkoana): Size
Squill can grow to 4-6 inches tall.
Are Squills (Scilla mischtschenkoana) Deer Resistant?
Squills are deer resistant.
Where to Plant Squill (Scilla mischtschenkoana)
Squill should be planted in well-drained soil. The best place to plant it is in full light. Make sure the plant gets full sun in the spring if it’s planted under deciduous trees that get partial to full shade. When your Squill plants are actively growing, it needs plenty of sunlight.
| Sun | Sun to Part Sun |
| Soil | Well drained |
How to Plant Squill (Scilla mischtschenkoana)
Plant the Squill bulbs in the fall, 3 to 4 inches deep in the ground and 2 inches apart. Plant them in drifts for the maximum impact; if you just plant one or two here and there, they’ll get lost in the spring garden. While planted in clusters of 20 to 50 bulbs or more, they look spectacular.
How Many Squill Bulbs to Plant in a Flower Bed?
You can plant 15-16 per sq. ft. Squill bulbs per square foot. Use the Squill bulb calculator below to calculate how many bulbs you need for your garden.
How to Propagate Squill (Scilla mischtschenkoana)
Squill plants freely produce offsets and also self-sow. They’re great for naturalizing, and if left alone, they’ll grow into enormous, showy colonies. In early summer, divide the clumps and separate the offsets and seedlings by digging and dividing the clumps.
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