[1] Puschkinia scilloides is a small bulbous plant, growing to about 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tall.

It has two narrow basal leaves that widen towards the tips (oblanceolate).

The inflorescence appears in early spring and is a dense raceme with up to 20 flowers.

A characteristic of the genus Puschkinia is a small cup surrounding the stamens and style.

[5] Puschkinia scilloides is cultivated as an ornamental bulbous plant, where it may be grown in a rock garden.