Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
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Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Blue danube
Hawaii
Blue Mink
Bavaria
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Fever, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
AGERATUM 'Blue Hawaii'( HAWAII SERIES)
Common Name
Squill
Ageratum, Blue Hawaii Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In German
Squill
Ageratum
In French
Squille
Ageratum
In Spanish
Escila
Ageratum
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Ageratum
In Portuguese
Cila
Ageratum
In Polish
Cebulica
Ageratum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Squill and Ageratum
Season and care of Squill and Ageratum is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Ageratum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Ageratum season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Ageratum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Ageratum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Ageratum Physical Information
Squill and Ageratum physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Ageratum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Squill and Ageratum are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Ageratum flower color: Blue
- Ageratum leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Ageratum
Care of Squill and Ageratum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Ageratum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove short twigs. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ageratum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.