Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Perennial
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Root
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCILLA
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Squill
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Squill
African Iris
In German
Squill
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Squille
African Iris
In Spanish
Escila
Iris africano
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Cila
Iris africano
In Polish
Cebulica
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Scilla
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Irideae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Squill and African Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and African Iris? We provide you with everything About Squill and African Iris. Squill doesn't have thorns and African Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and African Iris has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting. 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 Squill and African Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and African Iris
Season and care of Squill and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and African Iris season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and African Iris Physical Information
Squill and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Squill and African Iris are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Squill and African Iris
Care of Squill and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.