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Squills (Scilla)
Squills is a genus of about 86 bulb-forming perennial herbs , native to woodlands, subalpine meadows, and seashores throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle-East.Their flowers are usually blue, but white, pink, and purple types are known. A few species are also naturalized in Australia, New Zealand and North America. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Squills
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Attributes of Squills
Plant Height
15 cm
Spread
20 cm
Flower Color
White
Blue
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Squills
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagus and allies
Family
Asparagus
Genus
Squills
Distribution of Squills
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Distribution Map of Squills
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Squills
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The squills genus comprises bulbs that indulge in various conditions. Basic care involves regular watering – enough to avoid dryness but not waterlogged, well-drained soil, and partial to full sun exposure. Squills thrives in moderately cool climates, ideally between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The most common challenge for these plants includes slug infestations, whereas excessively wet or dry conditions can lead to bulb rot or dehydration. Seasonal considerations entail reduced watering during their dormant summer period and ensuring appropriate cold stratification in winter.
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8 most common species：
Portuguese squill
Portuguese squill (Scilla peruviana) is a bulb-bearing herbaceous perennial that grows best in areas that are warm and dry. Indigenous to the western Mediterranean, this species is often planted in gardens for its striking blue flowers. It prefers sandy, well-drained soil, and its bulbs should be planted at or below the soil surface.
Alpine squill
A member of the asparagus family, the alpine squill has earned a Royal Horticultural Society of Award of Garden Merit. It is so resilient that pests rarely bother it, and it's also resistant to deer and rodents. The alpine squill's magnificent star-shaped blue blossoms attract bees. Because the entire plant is poisonous, wearing gloves and washing your hands is recommended.
Glory of the snow
This perennial, glory of the snow or Scilla luciliae gets its name because it blooms so early in the spring or late winter that the light blue blossoms sometimes appear poking up through the snow. Grown from bulbs, it tolerates full sun to partial shade and can be used as a cut flower.
Siberian squill
Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) belongs to the lily family. Its common name is a misnomer, since it’s not native to Siberia. Siberian squill originated in other parts of Russia. It’s a plant that’s been cultivated since 1796 and grows best in partial sunlight.
Glory of the snow
This bulbous perennial is a well-known flower to gardeners, but it's often confused with Scilla luciliae (Lucile's glory-of-the-snow), which is smaller and has significantly fewer flowers per stem. Glory of the snow is native to Turkey, but it's widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It blooms with purple-blue flowers in the late winter or early spring.
Spring squill
The spring squill is a small perennial with scentless blue flowers that resemble stars (because of this, some species are known as "star squill" and "star hyacinth"). It's found in Europe, Norway, and Ireland, often near the sea. Spring squill is the official flower of County Down in Northern Ireland.
White squill
The best time to look for white squill in its native central Asia is when its pale blue-white flowers bloom in late winter and early spring. These showy flowers give it plenty of ornamental appeal. This award-winning plant has a low stature, making it well suited for underplanting and rock garden use, but this versatile performer fits well into many types of gardens.
Hyacinth bluebell
Hyacinth bluebell is a tall, hardy bulbous perennial wildflower that naturally grows in woodlands and forests and is known for its hundreds of small, star-shaped flowers. It is frequently planted as a garden ornamental which heralds the onset of spring when it flowers. Hyacinth bluebell is considered an environmental weed in parts of Australia.
All Species of Squills
Portuguese squill
Portuguese squill
Portuguese squill (Scilla peruviana) is a bulb-bearing herbaceous perennial that grows best in areas that are warm and dry. Indigenous to the western Mediterranean, this species is often planted in gardens for its striking blue flowers. It prefers sandy, well-drained soil, and its bulbs should be planted at or below the soil surface.
Alpine squill
Alpine squill
A member of the asparagus family, the alpine squill has earned a Royal Horticultural Society of Award of Garden Merit. It is so resilient that pests rarely bother it, and it's also resistant to deer and rodents. The alpine squill's magnificent star-shaped blue blossoms attract bees. Because the entire plant is poisonous, wearing gloves and washing your hands is recommended.
Glory of the snow
Glory of the snow
This perennial, glory of the snow or Scilla luciliae gets its name because it blooms so early in the spring or late winter that the light blue blossoms sometimes appear poking up through the snow. Grown from bulbs, it tolerates full sun to partial shade and can be used as a cut flower.
Siberian squill
Siberian squill
Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) belongs to the lily family. Its common name is a misnomer, since it’s not native to Siberia. Siberian squill originated in other parts of Russia. It’s a plant that’s been cultivated since 1796 and grows best in partial sunlight.
Glory of the snow
Glory of the snow
This bulbous perennial is a well-known flower to gardeners, but it's often confused with Scilla luciliae (Lucile's glory-of-the-snow), which is smaller and has significantly fewer flowers per stem. Glory of the snow is native to Turkey, but it's widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It blooms with purple-blue flowers in the late winter or early spring.
Spring squill
Spring squill
The spring squill is a small perennial with scentless blue flowers that resemble stars (because of this, some species are known as "star squill" and "star hyacinth"). It's found in Europe, Norway, and Ireland, often near the sea. Spring squill is the official flower of County Down in Northern Ireland.
White squill
White squill
The best time to look for white squill in its native central Asia is when its pale blue-white flowers bloom in late winter and early spring. These showy flowers give it plenty of ornamental appeal. This award-winning plant has a low stature, making it well suited for underplanting and rock garden use, but this versatile performer fits well into many types of gardens.
Hyacinth bluebell
Hyacinth bluebell
Hyacinth bluebell is a tall, hardy bulbous perennial wildflower that naturally grows in woodlands and forests and is known for its hundreds of small, star-shaped flowers. It is frequently planted as a garden ornamental which heralds the onset of spring when it flowers. Hyacinth bluebell is considered an environmental weed in parts of Australia.
Turkish squill
Turkish squill
Turkish squill (Scilla bithynica) is a flowering plant that inhabits seasonally flooded woodlands. Gardeners like to use this plant as an ornamental due to its early flowering, plentiful flowers, and good performance in shaded areas. However, care should be taken with this plant as it contains toxins that are irritating when ingested.
Meadow squill
Meadow squill
Scilla litardierei has 3-6 grass-like leaves, 3 to 8 mm wide, tapering to a point. Up to 70 blue-violet flower buds are borne on each stem in a dense raceme, opening into star-shaped flowers, 15 to 20 cm high. Preferring partial shade, it will naturalise and spread in favourable conditions.
Siberian squill 'Spring Beauty'
Siberian squill 'Spring Beauty'
Siberian squill 'Spring Beauty' is a charming early-spring bloomer that greets the end of winter with vibrant blue, bell-shaped flowers. Each bulbous plant unfurls stalks up to 15 cm tall, supporting starry blooms that cluster atop slender, arching stems. The grass-like leaves underline the vivid petals, while its resilience allows it to thrive in cooler climates and push through the last vestiges of snow, making it a herald of the coming warmer days.
Portuguese squill 'Sapphire Blue'
Portuguese squill 'Sapphire Blue'
Portuguese squill 'Sapphire Blue' 'Sapphire Blue' boasts striking star-shaped flowers arranged in dense conical clusters atop sturdy stalks. The blossoms' deep sapphire blue hue stands out in spring gardens. Broad, lance-shaped leaves form a lush green base, enhancing the floral display. Originating from Mediterranean climes, portuguese squill 'Sapphire Blue' thrives in well-drained soil, its robust nature resisting pests and diseases while tolerating coastal conditions.
Squills 'Pink Giant'
Squills 'Pink Giant'
Squills 'Pink Giant' showcases vibrant pink star-shaped flowers that crown tall, sturdy stalks, creating a striking visual against green, strappy leaves. Thriving in well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun, this bulbous perennial heralds the approach of spring, adding splashes of color to woodlands, gardens, and naturalized lawns with its generous, eye-catching blooms.
Glory of the snow 'Alba'
Glory of the snow 'Alba'
Glory of the snow 'Alba' is an early spring-blooming bulbous perennial, notable for its star-shaped, pure-white flowers with a small yellow heart. Its name is based on the white color. The blooming starts very early in the spring and lasts for several weeks. Each plant can have up to 8 flowers. The foliage is grass-like and vividly light green. It can grow from 8 to 15 cm in height and width.
Early squill 'Tubergeniana'
Early squill 'Tubergeniana'
Early squill 'Tubergeniana' is a perennial cultivar related to lilies, but it looks more like tiny hyacinths with spikes of multiple highly fragrant white star-shaped flowers that bloom in early spring. Many gardeners plant them among daffodils and tulips in flower beds for an array of early spring blooms.
Glory of the snow 'Blue Giant'
Glory of the snow 'Blue Giant'
Glory of the snow 'Blue Giant' is a cultivar of Scilla forbesii known for its star-shaped, 6-petaled flowers that are a stunning blue color with a white eye. It is named for the size of the blooms and their distinctive blue tones. This plant is deer and rabbit-tolerant, making it a popular choice for gardeners.
Siberian squill 'Alba'
Siberian squill 'Alba'
Siberian squill 'Alba' boasts a pristine display of star-shaped, snow-white flowers that cluster atop slender, leafless stalks, rising from a base of strappy green foliage. It boldly heralds the arrival of spring, often peeking through the last of winter's snow. This hardy perennial thrives in well-drained soils, preferring the cool respite of partial shade to emulate its native woodland habitats.
Scilla villosa
Scilla villosa
Scilla villosa is a bulbous perennial known for its showy, purple-blue flowers that bloom in early spring. Its strap-shaped leaves provide a lush backdrop to the bell-shaped flowers on short spikes. Native to rocky hillsides, scilla villosa is well-adapted to well-drained soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade, demonstrating a resilience in the face of seasonal temperature fluctuations.
Scilla monophyllos
Scilla monophyllos
Monophyllos means single-leaved and describes scilla monophyllos well, since the flower develops after the growth of just one leaf. This is a wildflower that grows in the sparse woodlands of the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco. It is a member of the lily family and produces pretty violet-blue flowers in spring.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Squills
Scilla
Squills is a genus of about 86 bulb-forming perennial herbs , native to woodlands, subalpine meadows, and seashores throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle-East.Their flowers are usually blue, but white, pink, and purple types are known. A few species are also naturalized in Australia, New Zealand and North America.
Lifespan
Perennial
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Key Facts About Squills
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Attributes of Squills
Plant Height
15 cm
Spread
20 cm
Flower Color
White
Blue
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Squills
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Asparagus Genus
Squills Distribution of Squills
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Distribution Map of Squills
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Squills
Feedback
The squills genus comprises bulbs that indulge in various conditions. Basic care involves regular watering – enough to avoid dryness but not waterlogged, well-drained soil, and partial to full sun exposure. Squills thrives in moderately cool climates, ideally between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The most common challenge for these plants includes slug infestations, whereas excessively wet or dry conditions can lead to bulb rot or dehydration. Seasonal considerations entail reduced watering during their dormant summer period and ensuring appropriate cold stratification in winter.
Exploring the Squills Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Portuguese squill
Portuguese squill (Scilla peruviana) is a bulb-bearing herbaceous perennial that grows best in areas that are warm and dry. Indigenous to the western Mediterranean, this species is often planted in gardens for its striking blue flowers. It prefers sandy, well-drained soil, and its bulbs should be planted at or below the soil surface.
Alpine squill
A member of the asparagus family, the alpine squill has earned a Royal Horticultural Society of Award of Garden Merit. It is so resilient that pests rarely bother it, and it's also resistant to deer and rodents. The alpine squill's magnificent star-shaped blue blossoms attract bees. Because the entire plant is poisonous, wearing gloves and washing your hands is recommended.
Glory of the snow
This perennial, glory of the snow or Scilla luciliae gets its name because it blooms so early in the spring or late winter that the light blue blossoms sometimes appear poking up through the snow. Grown from bulbs, it tolerates full sun to partial shade and can be used as a cut flower.
Siberian squill
Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) belongs to the lily family. Its common name is a misnomer, since it’s not native to Siberia. Siberian squill originated in other parts of Russia. It’s a plant that’s been cultivated since 1796 and grows best in partial sunlight.
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All Species of Squills
Portuguese squill
Alpine squill
Glory of the snow
Siberian squill
Glory of the snow
Spring squill
White squill
Hyacinth bluebell
Turkish squill
Meadow squill
Siberian squill 'Spring Beauty'
Portuguese squill 'Sapphire Blue'
Squills 'Pink Giant'
Glory of the snow 'Alba'
Early squill 'Tubergeniana'
Glory of the snow 'Blue Giant'
Siberian squill 'Alba'
Scilla villosa
Scilla monophyllos
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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