Pronounced (approximate): SIL-la sy-BEER-ah-kuh
Blue flowers usually nod downward. Each flower has six petal-like tepals.
Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica): nodding blue flowers. Tap the photo to open the gallery.
Family Asparagaceae
Life cycle Bulb-forming perennial
Blooms Early spring
Height About 3–6 inches
Habitat Gardens, lawns, and woodland floors where it escapes cultivation
Common names
Siberian Squill · Wood Squill
Bloom timing and height vary with location. Native status refers to North America; see the regional range below.
Explore reported observations. Sightings are not a complete range map.
Gardens, lawns, and woodland floors where it escapes cultivation. Flowering season: early spring.
This low spring bulb can form extensive blue patches. It is introduced in North America; woodland colonies should not be assumed to be native wildflowers.
Blue flowers usually nod downward.
Narrow strap-like leaves rise from the base.
Look for bulb-forming perennial growth in gardens, lawns, and woodland floors where it escapes cultivation. Pair close views with a photograph of the whole plant.
7 field photographs. Select a photograph to enlarge it.
Native from eastern Europe into western Asia; introduced in parts of North America.
Reported introduced U.S. distribution
IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, UT, VT, WI
State records describe documented distribution, not presence in every county. The observation map shows reported sightings and may include cultivated plants.
Observation maps show submitted records, not every place the plant occurs. Follow local access rules when visiting a site.
Practice recognizing Siberian Squill in the flower quiz, or compare it with other plants in the guide.
Field photographs: Where’s Wildlife.