Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
2-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCILLA
LILIUM
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Κρίνος
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Lilieae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Squill and Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Lily? We provide you with everything About Squill and Lily. Squill doesn't have thorns and Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Lily 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 Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Lily
Season and care of Squill and Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Lily season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Lily Physical Information
Squill and Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Lily are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Squill and Lily
Care of Squill and Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.