Scilla peruviana typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
Peruvian squill
Scilla peruviana
Peruvian squill (Scilla peruviana) is a narrow, clump-forming bulb native to the Mediterranean and parts of North Africa. Its long, grass-like foliage is topped with flat clusters of star-shaped, blue-purple flowers in late spring and early summer. Its bulbs can tolerate dry conditions and do best in well-drained soil and full sun, although they can also tolerate partial shade. This sturdy perennial is easy to maintain, requires very little watering, and is somewhat drought-tolerant. Its long-lasting display of pretty blooms makes it an attractive addition to gardens or rockeries.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division
Hardiness Zone:
2
Flowers:
Showy, White, Blue, Purple Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Filtered shade, Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
blue Fruits In Summer Ready In
Growth Rate:
High
Poisonous To Humans:
Yes
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
watering
Peruvian squill should be watered once every 7 to 14 days in the summer and once per month in the winter. The soil should remain slightly moist at all times, but must never be soggy. During each watering, give the soil a deep soaking to allow moisture to penetrate into the roots. Reduce watering frequency or amount if the soil becomes too wet or if the plant is located in a cool and humid environment, such as a basement. If the soil does begin to dry out, water thoroughly, allowing water to run through the pot's drainage holes.
sunlight
Peruvian squill (Scilla peruviana) thrive best when planted in full sunlight. For optimal growth they need 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. Sunlight also helps them to produce larger, more vibrant flowers. If planted in an area with partial sun, they may require supplemental lighting to receive enough light for optimal growth and flowering. Avoid planting in shaded or heavily-shaded areas as the plants will not grow properly and may fail to flower.
pruning
Peruvian squill should be pruned as soon as it begins to flower. The stem and flowering heads should be cut back to the basal foliage after they flower in late spring. Doing this will encourage a more compact plant and will also prevent any unwanted self-seeding. This pruning should occur once a year, and should be carried out in late spring or early summer, at a time when the plant has finished flowering.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Scilla peruviana typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
Harvest Fruit
Scilla peruviana is typically harvested in the months of April and May.
