Autumn Squill

Autumn Squill Prospero Autumnale

What is the plant

Prospero autumnale, the autumn squill, an autumnal flowering plant of the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae, is found in the Mediterranean region from Portugal and Morocco east to Turkey and the Caucasus, plus Great Britain. Despite being classified as a single species, it is actually a cryptic species complex, with a variety of cytotypes having been discovered which are phenotypically indisguishable from each other.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

20°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

5b - 8b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
Water as needed to keep the soil slightly moist but never soggy.
Sunlight
The silver squill will require some access to bright sun (for at least three to four hours per day), but it should remain indirect.
Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer for blooming plants. Follow the direction on the label.

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Soil
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained. SoilChalk, Loam, Sand, pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral.
Temperature
They will do best when ambient temperatures are hovering at 60 degrees or higher; just be sure that if you have a cold winter, that the plant is moved indoors.
Container
Plant scilla bulbs 3 to 4” deep and 3 to 4” apart on center.