Scilla madeirensis (Madeiran Squill)

Scilla madeirensis (Madeiran Squill) purple cone flower, close up of tiny buds and open blossoms.
Scilla madeirensis (Madeiran Squill) with a tall spiked purple flower head rising above green leaves.

Botanical name: Scilla madeirensis

Common name: Madeiran Squill

Family: Asparagaceae

Origin: Madeira

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Blue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Scilla madeirensis is exotic in every way -- starting with the bulbs, which are dark purple! They are similar in size and shape to an amaryllis bulb. Its 6 inch long raceme has dozens of bluish blooms held horizontally from the stem- like a big, blue bottlebrush. This is a choice ornamental bulb that unfortunately is endangered in the wild.

Similar plants: Scilla madeirensis (Madeiran Squill)


Scilla madeirensis (Madeiran Squill) purple cone flower close up in a container.
Scilla madeirensis (Madeiran Squill) with a tall purple cone flower rising from spotted green foliage.
Scilla madeirensis (Madeiran Squill) with green spiked flower stalk and tiny pink buds close up.
Scilla madeirensis (Madeiran Squill) showing the green central spike with small pink buds and fruit.


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