Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey, Africa, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
3
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Bronze, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Small oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires a lot of 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
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Constipation, Legume allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
constipation, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCILLA
CICER arietinum
Common Name
Squill
Bengal Gram, Chickpea , Garbanzo Bean, Indian Pea
In German
Squill
Kichererbse
In French
Squille
Pois chiche
In Spanish
Escila
Garbanzo
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Ρεβίθι
In Portuguese
Cila
grão de bico
In Polish
Cebulica
Groch włoski
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Viceae Alef
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Squill and Chickpea
Season and care of Squill and Chickpea is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Chickpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Chickpea season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Chickpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Chickpea is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Chickpea Physical Information
Squill and Chickpea physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Chickpea height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Squill and Chickpea are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Chickpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chickpea leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Chickpea
Care of Squill and Chickpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Chickpea 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 Chickpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.