Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
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
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a condiment, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCILLA
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
Common Name
Squill
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
In Hindi
Squill
Lavandula angustifolia
In German
Squill
Echter Lavendel
In French
Squille
Lavandula angustifolia
In Spanish
Escila
Lavandula angustifolia
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Lavandula angustifolia
In Portuguese
Cila
Lavandula angustifolia
In Polish
Cebulica
Lawenda wąskolistna
In Latin
Scilla
Lavandyla angystifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Squill and Munstead Lavender
Season and care of Squill and Munstead Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Munstead Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Munstead Lavender season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Munstead Lavender Physical Information
Squill and Munstead Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Squill and Munstead Lavender are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Squill and Munstead Lavender
Care of Squill and Munstead Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Munstead Lavender 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 Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.