Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pest Free
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCILLA siberica
SCILLA
Common Name
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
Squill
In Hindi
Scilla siberica
Squill
In German
Sibirischer Blaustern
Squill
In French
Scille de Sibérie
Squille
In Spanish
siberica Scilla
Escila
In Greek
Scilla siberica
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Scilla siberica
Cila
In Polish
Cebulica syberyjska
Cebulica
In Latin
Scilla siberica
Scilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Siberian Squill and Squill
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Season and Care of Siberian Squill and Squill
Season and care of Siberian Squill and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Squill and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Squill season is Spring and Squill season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Squill is Loam and for Squill is Not Available while the PH of soil for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral and for Squill is Not Available.
Siberian Squill and Squill Physical Information
Siberian Squill and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Siberian Squill and Squill are as follows:
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color: Not Available
Care of Siberian Squill and Squill
Care of Siberian Squill and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Squill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Siberian Squill 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.