Scilla antunesii
Scilla antunesii, commonly known as Antunes' Squill, is a perennial ornamental plant in the Asparagaceae family. It prefers full sun and low water conditions, thriving in USDA zones 4–8 and reaching a height of 0.1–0.2 meters. It blooms in early spring (March-April) with blue and purple flowers and prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It is not evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.1–0.2 m
Spread
0.1–0.2 m
Zones
4–8
Flower colors
This plant thrives in full sun and requires minimal watering, making it drought-tolerant once established. It is suitable for a wide range of USDA hardiness zones (4-8) and prefers well-draining soils such as sandy, loamy, or chalky types.
Scilla antunesii produces beautiful blue and purple flowers in early spring, typically blooming in March and April. Its low-growing habit makes it ideal for borders or rock gardens.
This species attracts pollinators.