Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCILLA
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Squill
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Squill
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Squill
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Squille
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Escila
cólquico
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Cila
aftomn gema
In Polish
Cebulica
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Scilla
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Colchiceae
Properties of Squill and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Squill and Autumn Crocus. Squill doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Squill and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Autumn Crocus season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Squill and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Squill and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Autumn Crocus
Care of Squill and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.