Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 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
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Well drained
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Bloom Time
-
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
SCILLA
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Squill
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Squill
Pot Marigold
In German
Squill
Ringelblume
In French
Squille
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Escila
Caléndula
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Cila
pot Marigold
In Polish
Cebulica
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Scilla
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Squill and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Squill and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Pot Marigold season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Squill and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Squill and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Squill and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Pot Marigold
Care of Squill and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.