Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South Africa
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Tropical regions, Well Drained, Wet forest
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
10-5
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray 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
Long Narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, From bulbs
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune ocassionally
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antidepressant, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TULBAGHIA violacea
SCILLA
Common Name
Society Garlic
Squill
In German
Knoblauch
Squill
In Greek
σκόρδο
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Polish
czosnek
Cebulica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Society Garlic and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Society Garlic and Squill? We provide you with everything About Society Garlic and Squill. Society Garlic doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Society Garlic does not have fragrant flowers. Society Garlic has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Pain and fatigue and Squill has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Pain and fatigue. 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 Society Garlic and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Society Garlic and Squill
Season and care of Society Garlic and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Society Garlic and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Society Garlic season is Summer and Squill season is Summer. The type of soil for Society Garlic is Loamy, Well drained and for Squill is Not Available while the PH of soil for Society Garlic is Neutral and for Squill is Not Available.
Society Garlic and Squill Physical Information
Society Garlic and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Society Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm whereas Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Society Garlic and Squill are as follows:
Society Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Society Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color: Not Available
Care of Society Garlic and Squill
Care of Society Garlic and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Society Garlic pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Prune ocassionally and Squill pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Society Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.