Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
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 Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCILLA
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Squill
False Indigo
In German
Squill
falsches Indigo
In French
Squille
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Escila
Falso Indigo
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Cila
false Indigo
In Polish
Cebulica
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Scilla
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Not Available
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Squill and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Squill and False Indigo. Squill doesn't have thorns and False Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and False Indigo 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 False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and False Indigo
Season and care of Squill and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is Not Available and False Indigo season is Not Available. The type of soil for Squill is Not Available and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is Not Available and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and False Indigo Physical Information
Squill and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and False Indigo are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color: Not Available
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Squill and False Indigo
Care of Squill and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done No pruning needed and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.