Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Not available
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
SCILLA
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Squill
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
Squill
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Squill
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Squille
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Escila
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Cila
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Cebulica
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Squill
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squill is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is Not Available.
Blue Hibiscus and Squill Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Squill are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Squill
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.