Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Skin irritation
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
Culinary use, 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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCILLA
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Squill
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Squill
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Squill
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Squille
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Escila
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Cila
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Cebulica
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Scilla
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Not Available
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Not Available
Properties of Squill and Ornamental Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Ornamental Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Squill and Ornamental Rhubarb. Squill doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Squill and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is Not Available and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Not Available. The type of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Squill and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Squill and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color: Not Available
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Squill and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Squill and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done No pruning needed and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.