Scilla madeirensis (Madeiran Squill)

Scilla madeirensis (Madeiran Squill) purple cone flower, close up of tiny buds and open blossoms.

Botanical name: Scilla madeirensis

Common name: Madeiran Squill

Family: Asparagaceae

Origin: Madeira

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftModerate waterBlue, lavender, purple flowers

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 green spiked flower stalk and tiny pink buds close up.


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