Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Middle Africa
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Perennial Grass
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCILLA
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Squill
Elephant Grass
In German
Squill
Elefantengras
In French
Squille
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Escila
pasto elefante
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Cila
capim-elefante
In Polish
Cebulica
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Scilla
elephanti herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Squill and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Squill and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Elephant Grass season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Squill and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Squill and Elephant Grass
Care of Squill and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.