Scilla bifolia (Alpine squill)

Other names: Early spring squill, Scilla bifolia var. taurica, Scilla taurica

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Plant bulbs two to three time their depth in late summer or early autumn in any moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for naturalising in a gravel garden or in grass.

Suggested uses

Rock, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting, Wildflower, Garden edging

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

Central Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Eating may cause severe discomfort.

Plant care

Pruning

Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.

Propagation

Sow seed in a cold frame when ripe. Do not allow to dry out. Separate offsets in summer.

Pests

Diseases

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Scilla

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