Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Star anise and more
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
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
Lobed
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, 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
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
-
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
SCILLA
Pimpinella anisum
In Hindi
Squill
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
γλυκάνισο
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squill and Anise
Season and care of Squill and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Anise season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Squill and Anise Physical Information
Squill and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Squill and Anise are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Anise
Care of Squill and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.