Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCILLA
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Squill
Sassafras
In Hindi
Squill
Sassafras
In German
Squill
Sassafras
In French
Squille
Sassafras
In Spanish
Escila
Sasafrás
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Cila
sassafrás
In Polish
Cebulica
Sassafras
In Latin
Scilla
Sassafras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Cinnamomeae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Lauroideae
Season and Care of Squill and Sassafras
Season and care of Squill and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Sassafras season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Sassafras Physical Information
Squill and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Sassafras are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Sassafras
Care of Squill and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.