Siberian Squill
Scilla siberica
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
3"–8" H × 3"–6" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr
Native to
DE, IL, IN, KY and 10 more states
Pollinators
bees
Siberian 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.
- Where is Siberian Squill native?
- Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica) is native to DE, IL, IN, KY and 10 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- 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.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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