Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
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
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCILLA siberica
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In Hindi
Scilla siberica
लहसुन
In German
Sibirischer Blaustern
Knoblauch
In French
Scille de Sibérie
Ail
In Spanish
siberica Scilla
Ajo
In Greek
Scilla siberica
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Scilla siberica
alho
In Polish
Cebulica syberyjska
czosnek
In Latin
Scilla siberica
allium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Siberian Squill and Garlic
Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Squill and Garlic? We provide you with everything About Siberian Squill and Garlic. Siberian Squill doesn't have thorns and Garlic 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 Garlic 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 Garlic and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Siberian Squill and Garlic
Season and care of Siberian Squill and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Squill and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Squill season is Spring and Garlic season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Squill is Loam and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral and for Garlic is Neutral.
Siberian Squill and Garlic Physical Information
Siberian Squill and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Squill and Garlic are as follows:
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Siberian Squill and Garlic
Care of Siberian Squill and Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Squill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.