Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
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Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of 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
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYTISUS 'Lena'
SCILLA
In Greek
σκούπα
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
vassoura
Cila
In Polish
miotła
Cebulica
In Latin
iuniperorum
Scilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Broom and Squill
Season and care of Broom and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Broom and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is .
Broom and Squill Physical Information
Broom and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Broom and Squill are as follows:
Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
Broom leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Broom and Squill
Care of Broom and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Broom 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.