There are three to five stems per plant, providing plenty of blooms. Bloom time depends on the weather, but it is generally in early spring, March to April. Siberian squill is very cold hardy and can bloom through frost and even some snow.

Is Scilla siberica annual or perennial?

One of the earliest spring bloomers, Scilla siberica is a bulbous perennial boasting intense blue, bell-shaped, nodding flowers (2-5 per stem) in early to mid spring. Each bulb produces 3 to 4 flower stems above a grassy foliage of narrow strap-shaped leaves.

Do Scilla bulbs spread?

Scilla (Scilla siberica) spreads rapidly from seed. When you see the blue blossoms, you'll also see slim lime-green spires all around indicating new plants growing from last year's seed.