Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Asia, China, Japan
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Chives, Welsh Onion, Ramp, Chinese Onion
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Narrow
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Shallots
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
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
Biogas Residue, Borax, Plant Ash
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Stemphyllium Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Beet armyworms, Leafminer, Onion thrips
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
For treating wrinkles
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used as a moth repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCILLA
ALLIUM fistulosum
Common Name
Squill
Japanese Bunching Onion, Onion-leek, Scallion, Stone Leek
In German
Squill
Scallion
In French
Squille
Scallion
In Spanish
Escila
Cebollino
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Cila
Scallion
In Polish
Cebulica
Scallion
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Allieae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Squill and Scallion
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Scallion? We provide you with everything About Squill and Scallion. Squill doesn't have thorns and Scallion doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Scallion 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 Scallion and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Scallion
Season and care of Squill and Scallion is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Scallion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is Not Available and Scallion season is Not Available. The type of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Scallion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Scallion is Neutral.
Squill and Scallion Physical Information
Squill and Scallion physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Scallion height is 45.70 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Squill and Scallion are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color: Not Available
Scallion flower color: Ivory
- Scallion leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Squill and Scallion
Care of Squill and Scallion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done No pruning needed and Scallion 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 Scallion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.