Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
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Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Squill
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Squill
Pelargonium
In German
Squill
Pelargonium
In French
Squille
pélargonium
In Spanish
Escila
pelargonium
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Cila
pelargônio
In Polish
Cebulica
pelargonia
In Latin
Scilla
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Liliaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squill and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Squill and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Scented Geranium season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Squill and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Squill and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Squill and Scented Geranium
Care of Squill and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.