Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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
Circular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Groundcover
Botanical Name
SCILLA
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Squill
Dwarf Bamboo
In Spanish
Escila
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Latin
Scilla
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Scilla
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Squill and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Squill and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is Not Available and Ajwain plant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Squill and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color: Not Available
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Ajwain plant
Care of Squill and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done No pruning needed and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.