Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 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
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
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 Linear
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCILLA
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Squill
Copper iris
In Hindi
Squill
Copper Iris
In German
Squill
Copper Iris
In French
Squille
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Escila
Cobre Iris
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Cila
Copper Iris
In Polish
Cebulica
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Scilla
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Irideae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Squill and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Squill and Copper Iris. Squill doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Copper Iris
Season and care of Squill and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Copper Iris season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Copper Iris Physical Information
Squill and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Copper Iris are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Copper Iris
Care of Squill and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.