scilla succulent Scilla violacea (Silver Squill)

scilla succulent Scilla violacea (Silver Squill)A small yet tough and hardy species, the silver squill (Ledebouria socialis or Scilla violacea or Leopard Lily) hails from the dry savannas of South Africa. This perennial is known for being a colorful and eye catching houseplant. It has silvery leaves with green leopard spots, as well as unique teardrop shaped bulbs that form above the ground. The silver squill also has the ability to store moisture in its purple, bulb like stems during times of

A small yet tough and hardy species, the silver squill (Ledebouria socialis or Scilla violacea or Leopard Lily) hails from the dry savannas of South Africa. This perennial is known for being a colorful and eye-catching houseplant. It has silvery leaves with green leopard spots, as well as unique teardrop-shaped bulbs that form above the ground. The silver squill also has the ability to store moisture in its purple, bulb-like stems during times of drought.

One of the most widely cultivated bulbs, silver squills are closely related to the hyacinth and are most often sold as a houseplant. However, they can be grown as a ground cover or even in xeriscape gardens in regions with warmer climates.

Though it resembles a succulent and possesses the same drought tolerance, the silver quill isn't technically this type of plant. The silver squill is a geophytic species of a bulbous perennial plant. You can expect its structurally unique leaves to grow in a lance shape and contain both silver spots and purple on the underside. Its flowers will grow during spring, displaying pink stems and small green flowers.