Autumn Squill (Scilla autumnalis): Fall-Blooming Blue Stars

Scilla autumnalis, the Autumn Squill, is a small, bulbous perennial from the Hyacinthaceae family. In early fall, it produces loose racemes of small, star-shaped, pale blue to violet flowers on 4 to 6 inch stems, before the narrow leaves emerge.

It naturalizes well in well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade. Ideal for rock gardens, troughs, or naturalizing in lawns. A delicate, late-season surprise for the garden.

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