Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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
Grass like
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCILLA siberica
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
Common Name
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
In Hindi
Scilla siberica
Figwort
In German
Sibirischer Blaustern
figwort
In French
Scille de Sibérie
scrofulaire
In Spanish
siberica Scilla
figwort
In Greek
Scilla siberica
figwort
In Portuguese
Scilla siberica
figwort
In Polish
Cebulica syberyjska
figwort
In Latin
Scilla siberica
Umber
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Asparagaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Siberian Squill and Figwort
Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Squill and Figwort? We provide you with everything About Siberian Squill and Figwort. Siberian Squill doesn't have thorns and Figwort 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 Figwort 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 Figwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Siberian Squill and Figwort
Season and care of Siberian Squill and Figwort is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Squill and Figwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Squill season is Spring and Figwort season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Squill is Loam and for Figwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral and for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Squill and Figwort Physical Information
Siberian Squill and Figwort physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Siberian Squill and Figwort are as follows:
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Figwort leaf color: Not Available
Care of Siberian Squill and Figwort
Care of Siberian Squill and Figwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Squill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Figwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.