Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
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Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Squill
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Squill
persian violet
In German
Squill
persian violet
In French
Squille
persian violet
In Spanish
Escila
Violeta persa
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Cila
Violeta persa
In Polish
Cebulica
Persian Violet
In Latin
Scilla
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Exaceae
Properties of Squill and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Squill and Persian Violet. Squill doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Persian Violet
Season and care of Squill and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Persian Violet season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Squill and Persian Violet Physical Information
Squill and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Squill and Persian Violet are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Squill and Persian Violet
Care of Squill and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.