Siberian Squill
(Wood Squill)
Scilla siberica [C-value
0]
Family Asparagaceae
Blooms March
-
April
This garden escape is not native to Illinois but is often
found in slightly moist and shady areas such as lawn edges
or areas along woodland paths. It is a
bulbous
perennial
growing only 4–8 inches tall with two to
four strap-shaped leaves appearing in early spring, at the
same time as the nodding, blue, bell-shaped flowers. The
flowers have six petals and six stamens, and are arranged
singly or in racemes of two or three.
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Siberian Squill at Baker Woods Forest Preserve April 14, 2011
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