Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Clematis
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Clematis
Colchicum
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
colchicum
In German
Klematis
colchicum
In French
Clématite
colchique
In Spanish
Clemátide
Colchicum
In Greek
κληματιτής
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Clematite
Colchicum
In Polish
Clematis
Colchicum
In Latin
Clematis
Colchicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anemoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Season and Care of Clematis and Colchicum
Season and care of Clematis and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Colchicum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Clematis and Colchicum Physical Information
Clematis and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Colchicum are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Clematis and Colchicum
Care of Clematis and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.