Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
tecolate strain
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Lawn, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue 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
Palmate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
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
Not Available
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Insects, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket
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
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, deer resistant, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RANUNCULUS asiaticus
SCILLA
Common Name
Garden Ranunculus, Persian Buttercup
Squill
In Hindi
Persian Buttercup
Squill
In German
Asiatischer Hahnenfuß
Squill
In French
Renoncule des fleuristes
Squille
In Spanish
Persian Buttercup
Escila
In Greek
Persian Buttercup
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
ranúnculo
Cila
In Polish
Jaskier azjatycki
Cebulica
In Latin
Persian Buttercup
Scilla
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Lilopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ranunculeae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Unknown
Scilloideae
Properties of Persian Buttercup and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Buttercup and Squill? We provide you with everything About Persian Buttercup and Squill. Persian Buttercup doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Buttercup does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Buttercup 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 Persian Buttercup and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Buttercup and Squill
Season and care of Persian Buttercup and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Buttercup and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Buttercup season is Spring and Summer and Squill season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Persian Buttercup is Loam, Sand and for Squill is Not Available while the PH of soil for Persian Buttercup is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is Not Available.
Persian Buttercup and Squill Physical Information
Persian Buttercup and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Buttercup height is 25.40 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Persian Buttercup and Squill are as follows:
Persian Buttercup flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Persian Buttercup leaf color: Blue Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color: Not Available
Care of Persian Buttercup and Squill
Care of Persian Buttercup and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Buttercup pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Persian Buttercup 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.