Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Number of Varieties
825
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40000
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-92-8
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
-
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm15.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm10.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
-
Type of Soil
Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Spring
-
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Loam
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
-
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
convulsions, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Removes dandruff
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
SCILLA
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Squill
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Squill
In German
Pekannuss
Squill
In French
Pacanier
Squille
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Escila
In Greek
Pecan
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Cila
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Cebulica
In Latin
Pecan
Scilla
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Juglandales
Liliales
Family
Juglandaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Scilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Scilloideae
Number of Species
1981
1
27800
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