Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) is in the agave and allies family (Asparagaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,162 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from March to April, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Siberian squill: observations by month (U.S.)
About Siberian squill
Scilla siberica (Siberian squill or wood squill) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to southwestern Russia, the Caucasus, and Turkey. Despite its name, it is not native to Siberia.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Siberian squill by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 363 | April | Mar–Apr |
| New York | 344 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Minnesota | 216 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Massachusetts | 207 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Wisconsin | 170 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Vermont | 145 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Michigan | 135 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Pennsylvania | 134 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Ohio | 132 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Indiana | 72 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Iowa | 37 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Connecticut | 34 | April | Apr–Apr |
| New Jersey | 27 | April | Mar–Apr |
| New Hampshire | 18 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Maine | 16 | April | Apr–May |
| Maryland | 14 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Virginia | 14 | March | Mar–Apr |
| District of Columbia | 11 | March | Mar–Mar |
| Missouri | 10 | March | Mar–Apr |
| North Carolina | 9 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Delaware | 8 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Nebraska | 8 | April | Apr–Apr |
| South Dakota | 8 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Rhode Island | 7 | March | Mar–Apr |
| West Virginia | 6 | March | Mar–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (agave and allies)
Ithuriel's Spear
Blue Dicks
common star-of-Bethlehem
Chaparral Yucca
Canada mayflower
Solomon's plume
Desert Lily
Small Camas
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Siberian squill?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to April.
Where is Siberian squill most often seen?
The most observations come from Illinois, New York, Minnesota.