Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Grass
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
SCILLA
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Squill
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Squill
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Squill
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Squille
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Escila
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Cila
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Cebulica
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Scilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Squill
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is .
Softstem Bulrush and Squill Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Squill are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Squill
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Softstem Bulrush 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.