Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
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, Requires very little pruning
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
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
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
SCILLA
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Squill
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
Squill
In German
Islandmohn
Squill
In French
pavot d'Islande
Squille
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
Escila
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
Cila
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
Cebulica
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Papaveraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Iceland Poppy and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Iceland Poppy and Squill? We provide you with everything About Iceland Poppy and Squill. Iceland Poppy doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Iceland Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Iceland Poppy has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Squill has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Iceland Poppy and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Squill
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Squill season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Squill is Not Available while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Squill is Not Available.
Iceland Poppy and Squill Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Iceland Poppy and Squill are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color: Not Available
Care of Iceland Poppy and Squill
Care of Iceland Poppy and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Squill pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Iceland Poppy 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.