Autumn squill Scilla autumnalis

ABOUT
S. autumnalis is a bulbous perennial to 25cm, with dense racemes of small purple flowers appearing in late summer and early autumn, before the linear leaves
About this plant
Names
Family
Asparagaceae
Synonyms
autumn squill autumn-flowering squill starry hyacinth winter hyacinth see more
Common names
Scilla pulchella, Prospero autumnale
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0-0.1 metre
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
No pruning required
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Low Maintenance Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Prairie Planting Rock Garden Wildlife Gardens Wildflower meadow
Propogation
Propagate by seed, sown, when ripe, in containers in a cold frame or separate offsets when dormant
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
May be subject to a virus