Striped Squill

Authentic Wisconsin.  Striped Squill - Puschkinia scilloides


Striped Squill in woods near the Sycamore tree on Arbor Drive in Madison, Wisconsin on April 6, 2021.


Above: Striped Squill growing with Siberian Squill in woods near the Sycamore tree on Arbor Drive in Madison, Wisconsin (4/6/21).


Striped Squill - Puschkinia scilloides (Naturalized/Garden Escapee)

Striped Squill is a non-native plant that naturalizes in "tough" spots including shady areas. It is classified as one of the "minor bulbs" vs. the "major," more showy bulbs like daffodils, hyacinths and tulips.

Striped Squill flowers has six petals, each with a blue stripe down the center. The flowers are arranged in a racame around a central stalk.

The flowers have a clean, spicy fragrance.

Other names: Early Stardrift.

For more information on the Striped Squill, visit Wikipedia.

Or, visit the UW-Madison Wisconsin Horticulture Division of Extension website page about Striped Squill.


Striped Squill in woods near the Sycamore tree on Arbor Drive in Madison, Wisconsin on April 6, 2021.
Striped Squill in woods near the Sycamore tree on Arbor Drive in Madison, Wisconsin on April 6, 2021.
Striped Squill in woods near the Sycamore tree on Arbor Drive in Madison, Wisconsin on April 6, 2021.
Striped Squill in woods near the Sycamore tree on Arbor Drive in Madison, Wisconsin on April 6, 2021.
Striped Squill in woods near the Sycamore tree on Arbor Drive in Madison, Wisconsin on April 6, 2021.
Striped Squill in woods near the Sycamore tree on Arbor Drive in Madison, Wisconsin on April 6, 2021.

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Striped Squill
Puschkinia scilloides


Striped Squill in scrub area by Duck Pond parking lot in Madison, Wisconsin on April 6, 2021.


Above: Striped Squill in scrub area by Duck Pond parking lot in Madison, Wisconsin (4/06/21).


Striped Squill in  yard on Nakoma Road in Madison, Wisconsin on April 6, 2021.

Striped Squill in yard on Nakoma Road in Madison, Wisconsin on April 6, 2021.


Above: Striped Squill in yard on Nakoma Road in Madison, Wisconsin (4/06/21).


Striped Squill drawing.

1875 Puschkinia Sicula botanical illustration.


Above: 1875 Puschkinia Sicula botanical illustration.


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