Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
North America
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Grass
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCILLA
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Squill
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Squill
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Squill
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Squille
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Escila
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Cila
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Cebulica
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Scilla
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Scilla
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Squill and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Squill and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Softstem Bulrush season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Squill and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Squill and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Squill and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.