Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Skyflower
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
15.00 cm
100.00 cm
Minimum Width
10.00 cm
50.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Small elliptic
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
DURANTA
Common Name
Squill
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In French
Squille
Duranta
In Spanish
Escila
Duranta
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Duranta
In Portuguese
Cila
Duranta
In Polish
Cebulica
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squill and Duranta
Season and care of Squill and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Duranta season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Duranta Physical Information
Squill and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Duranta are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Squill and Duranta
Care of Squill and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.