Although not associated with Jefferson, Squill is a welcome harbinger of Spring at Monticello. Partial to shade, Squill is a woodland native, and a relative, Scilla sibirica, is offered as part of our Woodland Bulb Collection through our online Monticello Online Shop.

Visit Monticello’s Online Shop to check for seeds or plants of Siberian Squill.

Typical Blooming Dates: February —April
Growth Type: Bulb
Blossom Color(s): Blue
Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Location at Monticello: East Lawn Oval Bed
Planting Conditions: Part Shade