Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
SCILLA
Common Name
winter daphne
Squill
In Hindi
winter daphne
Squill
In German
Daphne odora
Squill
In French
Daphne odora
Squille
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Escila
In Greek
Daphne odora
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Cila
In Polish
Daphne odora
Cebulica
In Latin
Daphne odora
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Winter Daphne and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Squill? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Squill. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Squill has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Squill
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Squill season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Squill is .
Winter Daphne and Squill Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Squill are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Winter Daphne and Squill
Care of Winter Daphne and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.