Seasonal Wild Flowers

Alpine Squill

Scilla bifolia

Asparagaceae

March to May

It is found throughout the country in gardens.

The naturalised escape is mainly in the South and East.

See the BSBI distribution map for Alpine Squill

Alpine Squill has bright, light-blue flowers, with dark-blue

ovules and anthers.

It grows to around 10cm and has only 2 leaves.

Alpine Squill

Pointed stigma

Anthers

2 leaves per plant