Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Holy basil-
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCILLA
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
In German
Squill
Basilikum
In French
Squille
basilic
In Spanish
Escila
albahaca
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Cila
manjericão
In Polish
Cebulica
bazylia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Squill and Basil
Season and care of Squill and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Basil season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Basil is Neutral.
Squill and Basil Physical Information
Squill and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Squill and Basil are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Squill and Basil
Care of Squill and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.