Siberian Squill
Scilla siberica
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
3"–8" H × 3"–6" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr
Pollinators
bees
Native alternatives to Siberian Squill
Siberian Squill is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
Before you buy
Your city may pay you to plant this
Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaSiberian squill is a small spring bulb that produces clusters of bright blue, bell-shaped flowers in early spring. This low-growing perennial naturalizes easily and provides early season color when few other plants are blooming. The foliage dies back by late spring, leaving room for other plants to fill in during summer.
In an HOA neighborhood
Siberian Squill takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Can spread aggressively and naturalize
- Foliage dies back leaving bare spots in late spring
Wildlife value
Provides valuable early nectar for bees and other pollinators when few other food sources are available in spring.
Common questions
- How much sun does Siberian Squill need?
- Siberian Squill grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Siberian Squill bloom?
- Siberian Squill blooms in March and April.
- What pollinators does Siberian Squill attract?
- Siberian Squill draws bees.
- Is Siberian Squill HOA-friendly?
- Siberian Squill takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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