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Spring
Siberian Squill
Scilla siberica
Family: Asparagaceae
Powdery & Softfaintsweet
SeasonSpring
OriginRussia, Caucasus
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Powdery & Soft · Spring bloomer
Siberian squill carpets the ground beneath deciduous trees in early spring with electric blue-cobalt stars, one of the most vivid and hopeful colours in the early-year garden.
Symbolism & Meaning
forgiveness, endurance, faithfulness
In the Victorian language of flowers, siberian squill means “Forgive and forget”.
Habitat & Environment
Russia, Caucasus
Siberian Squill is native to Russia, Caucasus.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameScilla siberica
- FamilyAsparagaceae
- Native ToRussia, Caucasus
- Bloom SeasonSpring
- LifespanPerennial
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