Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Not available
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
SCILLA
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Squill
In German
Leucojum
Squill
In French
Leucojum
Squille
In Spanish
Leucojum
Escila
In Greek
Leucojum
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Cila
In Polish
Leucojum
Cebulica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Leucojum and Squill
Season and care of Leucojum and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Squill is Not Available while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is Not Available.
Leucojum and Squill Physical Information
Leucojum and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Leucojum and Squill are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color: Not Available
Care of Leucojum and Squill
Care of Leucojum and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Leucojum 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.