Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCILLA
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Squill
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Squill
Broomsedge grass
In German
Squill
broomsedge Gras
In French
Squille
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Escila
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Cila
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Cebulica
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Scilla
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Squill and Broomsedge
Season and care of Squill and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is Not Available and Broomsedge season is Not Available. The type of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Broomsedge Physical Information
Squill and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Squill and Broomsedge are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color: Not Available
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Broomsedge
Care of Squill and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done No pruning needed and Broomsedge pruning is done 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.