Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Asia, China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Chives, Welsh Onion, Ramp, Chinese Onion
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue 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
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
Shallots
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Biogas Residue, Borax, Plant Ash
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Stemphyllium Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beet armyworms, Leafminer, Onion thrips
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as a moth repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCILLA siberica
ALLIUM fistulosum
Common Name
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
Japanese Bunching Onion, Onion-leek, Scallion, Stone Leek
In Hindi
Scilla siberica
Scallion
In German
Sibirischer Blaustern
Scallion
In French
Scille de Sibérie
Scallion
In Spanish
siberica Scilla
Cebollino
In Greek
Scilla siberica
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Scilla siberica
Scallion
In Polish
Cebulica syberyjska
Scallion
In Latin
Scilla siberica
Scallion
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Siberian Squill and Scallion
Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Squill and Scallion? We provide you with everything About Siberian Squill and Scallion. Siberian Squill doesn't have thorns and Scallion 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 Scallion 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 Scallion and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Siberian Squill and Scallion
Season and care of Siberian Squill and Scallion is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Squill and Scallion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Squill season is Spring and Scallion season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Squill is Loam and for Scallion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral and for Scallion is Neutral.
Siberian Squill and Scallion Physical Information
Siberian Squill and Scallion physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Scallion height is 45.70 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Siberian Squill and Scallion are as follows:
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Scallion flower color: Ivory
- Scallion leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Siberian Squill and Scallion
Care of Siberian Squill and Scallion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Squill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scallion pruning is done 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 Scallion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.