Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Bearded Iris
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Lance shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
SCILLA
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Squill
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Squill
In German
Dutch Iris
Squill
In French
Dutch Iris
Squille
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Escila
In Greek
Dutch Iris
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Cila
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Cebulica
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Squill
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Squill season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is .
Dutch Iris and Squill Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Squill are as follows:
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Dutch Iris and Squill
Care of Dutch Iris and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Dutch Iris 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.