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(Prospero autumnale)
Autumn Squill (Prospero autumnale)
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Photo by: lyl razin | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Attribution: lyl razin (cc-by-sa) | Rights Holder: lyl razin | Publisher: PlantNet | Date Created: 2019-08-12T16:49:46.503Z | Title: Prospero autumnale (L.) Speta: flower | Notes: Prospero autumnale (L.) Speta: flower |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Prospero autumnale, commonly known as Autumn Squill, is a deciduous perennial bulb that is native to a variety of habitats including rocky slopes, open woodlands, and grasslands in the Mediterranean Region. It is a small plant, typically growing to a height of 0.2-0.5 feet (0.06-0.15 meters) and spreading 0.2-0.3 feet (0.06-0.09 meters) wide. The Autumn Squill has a delicate appearance, with slender stems and narrow leaves. It produces small, bell-shaped purple flowers in late summer to fall, which are moderately showy and add a splash of color to the landscape.
Autumn Squill is valued for its ability to naturalize and provide late-season blooms. It is often used in rock gardens, borders, and as underplanting for larger shrubs or trees. This bulbous plant is relatively low maintenance, requiring only moderate watering once established and thriving in well-drained soils. It prefers full sun to part shade, which allows for greater flexibility in garden design. While generally disease-free, it can be susceptible to bulb rot if planted in overly wet conditions. Autumn Squill is not known for aggressive roots or significant pest problems, making it a reliable choice for many garden settings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Autumn Squill is valued for its ability to naturalize and provide late-season blooms. It is often used in rock gardens, borders, and as underplanting for larger shrubs or trees. This bulbous plant is relatively low maintenance, requiring only moderate watering once established and thriving in well-drained soils. It prefers full sun to part shade, which allows for greater flexibility in garden design. While generally disease-free, it can be susceptible to bulb rot if planted in overly wet conditions. Autumn Squill is not known for aggressive roots or significant pest problems, making it a reliable choice for many garden settings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Bulb
- Height: 0.2-0.5 feet
- Width: 0.2-0.3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple, Pink
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Rocky slopes, open woodlands, and grasslands in the Mediterranean Region
Other Names
Common Names: Starry Hyacinth
Scientific Names: , Prospero autumnale, Scilla autumnalis, Prospero pulchellum, Scilla pulchella, Scilla autumnalis var. autumnalis, Scilla holzmannia, Scilla racemosa, Ornithogalum autumnale, Scilla autumnalis subsp. latifolia
GBIF Accepted Name: Prospero autumnale (L.) Speta