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Squill Care
Squill grows well in full sun or part shade and well-drained soil. Squill thrive in the dappled shade of deciduous trees and shrubs and around the base of perennials because they complete their life cycle before the larger plants leaf out and limit their sunlight. Squill, like most spring bulbs, are planted in fall as soon as the soil cools. Plant squill bulbs with the pointed growing tip facing upward. Plant bulbs 2 to 4 inches deep and 2 to 4 inches apart. Water bulbs after planting and again in late fall. In the garden, squill is most eye-pleasing when planted in drifts of no fewer than 100 bulbs—aim for 20 bulbs per square foot. Plant bulbs along walkways, interspersed with perennials, and in herb or rock gardens. Deer and rodents rarely eat squill.
