How to Grow and Care for Sea squill

Sea squill, also known as Sea onion, Red squill, Squill, Maritime squill

Sea squill is known for its resilience and low-maintenance requirements. The plant thrives in well-draining soil and requires minimal watering, especially since it is drought-tolerant. A special care point for sea squill is to avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Sea squill generally prefers full sun exposure and can handle neglect better than over-attention. With these simple but crucial care considerations, sea squill can be a straightforward addition to any garden.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Sea squill

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Late winter, Early spring, Mid spring, Late fall, Early winter
Hardiness Zones	8-11

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Sea squill is distinguished by a sizeable bulb, often part-exposed, that can grow over 12 inches (30 cm) in width. Late autumn heralds the sprouting of glaucous blue-green, strap-shaped foliage, achieving lengths of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) and lasting until summer. Post-leaf senescence, sea squill unveils spikes up to 3-4 feet (90-120 cm) tall, topped with densely packed, pinkish white buds. These open sequentially to reveal starry white flowers, centered with yellow, above reddish-purple hairy crowns. Its bloom period and re-emergence of foliage coincide with late summer to fall.