Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
countryside, Rural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Cutworms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Cutworms, Flies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCILLA siberica
STERNBERGIA
Common Name
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
Sternbergia
In Hindi
Scilla siberica
Sternbergia
In German
Sibirischer Blaustern
Sternbergia
In French
Scille de Sibérie
Sternbergia
In Spanish
siberica Scilla
Sternbergia
In Greek
Scilla siberica
Sternbergia
In Portuguese
Scilla siberica
Sternbergia
In Polish
Cebulica syberyjska
Sternbergia
In Latin
Scilla siberica
Sternbergia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Siberian Squill and Sternbergia Lutea
Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Squill and Sternbergia Lutea? We provide you with everything About Siberian Squill and Sternbergia Lutea. Siberian Squill doesn't have thorns and Sternbergia Lutea 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 Sternbergia Lutea 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 Sternbergia Lutea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Siberian Squill and Sternbergia Lutea
Season and care of Siberian Squill and Sternbergia Lutea is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Squill and Sternbergia Lutea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Squill season is Spring and Sternbergia Lutea season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Squill is Loam and for Sternbergia Lutea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral and for Sternbergia Lutea is Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Squill and Sternbergia Lutea Physical Information
Siberian Squill and Sternbergia Lutea physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Sternbergia Lutea height is 10.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Siberian Squill and Sternbergia Lutea are as follows:
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Sternbergia Lutea flower color: White and Yellow
- Sternbergia Lutea leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Siberian Squill and Sternbergia Lutea
Care of Siberian Squill and Sternbergia Lutea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Squill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sternbergia Lutea 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 Sternbergia Lutea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.