Puschkinia scilloides typically start flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
striped squill
Puschkinia scilloides
The Striped Squill (Puschkinia scilloides) is a delicate-looking, hardy perennial native to woodlands in Siberia and northwestern China. Growing in mats just a few inches tall, its two delicate leaves give this plant its name. The narrow, arching foliage is teal-green and striped with white, forming a subtle contrast in a shady garden. In early spring, thin, bell-shaped, white flowers speckled with pale blue shade clusters on top of the strap-like foliage. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant flower is a beloved choice for rock gardens, shade borders, and containers.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Blue Flowers
Sun:
part shade,part sun/part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
Striped squill prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Water thoroughly and evenly, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out before watering again. During the growing season, water the plant every 5-7 days. During the winter months, it can do with less frequent watering, about once or twice a month, depending on how dry the soil is. It is important to not overwater the plant, as this can lead to fungal diseases and root rot.
sunlight
Striped squill (Puschkinia scilloides) prefers partial shade, but can withstand full sun in cooler climates. Filtered sunlight is best for optimal growth and flowering. In the spring, striped squill will need 5-6 hours of sunlight each day. During the summer months, 4-5 hours of sunlight is suggested. In the fall, striped squill will need at least 3-4 hours of sunlight. Finally, in the winter, 2-3 hours of sunlight each day is sufficient.
pruning
Striped squills should be pruned in early spring when temperatures begin to warm. Pruning should be done minimally, removing only dead or damaged foliage. This plant does not require much pruning and should only have dead or damaged foliage removed to encourage blooming or to help retain a desirable shape.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Puschkinia scilloides typically start flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
