Siberian Squill

Eastern Redbud

About Siberian Squill and Eastern Redbud

Siberian Squill

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

Russia/Siberia, Western Asia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Scilla siberica

Cercis

Number of Varieties

325

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Habitat

gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-83-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-5

9-6

Sunset Zone

21,22

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm760.00 cm

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Minimum Width

5.10 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Pest Free

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCILLA siberica

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Scilla siberica

Eastern Redbud

In German

Sibirischer Blaustern

OstRedbud

In French

Scille de Sibérie

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

siberica Scilla

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Scilla siberica

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Scilla siberica

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Cebulica syberyjska

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Scilla siberica

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Fabales

Family

Asparagaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Scilla

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Scilloideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

8110

1 27800

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Properties of Siberian Squill and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Squill and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Siberian Squill and Eastern Redbud. Siberian Squill doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Siberian Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Siberian Squill has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and poisonous if ingested and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and poisonous if ingested. 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 Siberian Squill and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Siberian Squill and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Siberian Squill and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Squill and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Squill season is Spring and Eastern Redbud season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Squill is Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Siberian Squill and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Siberian Squill and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Squill and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Siberian Squill and Eastern Redbud

Care of Siberian Squill and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Squill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Siberian Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.