Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
China
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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, simple, curved and folded
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, 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
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCILLA
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Squill
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Squill
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Squille
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Escila
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Cila
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Cebulica
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Scilla
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squill and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Squill and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Dwarf Nectarine season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Squill and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Squill and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.