Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
siberica
ID:
740532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
wcs

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Bot. Repos. 6: t. 365 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739865



Common Names

  • Siberian Squill
  • Wood Squill
  • Woodland Squill


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Description

Scilla siberica (also called Siberian Squill, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to Siberia and Central Asia. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, star-shaped blue flowers. It is found in meadows, woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Scilla siberica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with moist soils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scilla siberica sub. armena (Grossh.) Mordak
Scilla siberica sub. caucasica (Miscz.) Mordak
Scilla siberica sub. otschiauriae (Mordak) Mordak
Scilla siberica sub. siberica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scilla siberica is a star-shaped, blue flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule containing several small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and two opposite, oval-shaped true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scilla siberica is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Scilla siberica

Scilla siberica is native to Russia and can be found in the Primorsky Krai region.

Scilla siberica FAQ

What are the common names of Scilla siberica?

Scilla siberica is commonly known as Siberian squill.

What is the native range of Scilla siberica?

Scilla siberica is native to Europe and Asia.

What is the growth habit of Scilla siberica?

Scilla siberica is a perennial bulbous plant.

Species in the Scilla genus

Scilla amoena, Scilla antunesii, Scilla arenaria, Scilla africana, Scilla albanica, Scilla achtenii, Scilla cilicica, Scilla ciliata, Scilla chlorantha, Scilla begoniifolia, Scilla bussei, Scilla congesta, Scilla cretica, Scilla dualaensis, Scilla engleri, Scilla pleiophylla, Scilla reuteri, Scilla voethorum, Scilla subnivalis, Scilla cydonia, Scilla merinoi, Scilla buekkensis, Scilla dimartinoi, Scilla siberica, Scilla andria, Scilla lucis, Scilla werneri, Scilla welwitschii, Scilla verna, Scilla vindobonensis, Scilla villosa, Scilla mischtschenkoana, Scilla kurdistanica, Scilla latifolia, Scilla laxiflora, Scilla ledieni, Scilla leepii, Scilla jaegeri, Scilla libanotica, Scilla katendensis, Scilla kladnii, Scilla madeirensis, Scilla melaina, Scilla mesopotamica, Scilla messeniaca, Scilla lilio-hyacinthus, Scilla litardierei, Scilla longistylosa, Scilla luciliae, Scilla lochiae,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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