Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Yellow 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
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCILLA
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Common Name
Squill
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In German
Squill
Sun Star
In French
Squille
Sun Star
In Spanish
Escila
Sun Star
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Sun Star
In Portuguese
Cila
Sun Star
In Polish
Cebulica
Sun Star
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Lilopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Scilla
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Squill and Sun Star
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Sun Star? We provide you with everything About Squill and Sun Star. Squill doesn't have thorns and Sun Star doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Sun Star 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 Sun Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Sun Star
Season and care of Squill and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is Not Available and Sun Star season is Not Available. The type of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Sun Star Physical Information
Squill and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Squill and Sun Star are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color: Not Available
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
- Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Squill and Sun Star
Care of Squill and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done No pruning needed and Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.