Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Narrow
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
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Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCILLA
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Squill
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Squill
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Squill
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Squille
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Escila
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Cila
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Cebulica
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Scilla
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Squill and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Squill and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Caesar Siberian Iris season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Squill and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Squill and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.