Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Colchicum
Barley
In German
colchicum
Gerste
In Spanish
Colchicum
cebada
In Greek
Colchicum
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Colchicum
cevada
In Polish
Colchicum
jęczmień
In Latin
Colchicum
hordei
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
Pooideae
Properties of Colchicum and Barley
Wondering what are the properties of Colchicum and Barley? We provide you with everything About Colchicum and Barley. Colchicum doesn't have thorns and Barley doesn't have thorns. Also Colchicum does not have fragrant flowers. Colchicum has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Barley has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic 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 Colchicum and Barley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colchicum and Barley
Season and care of Colchicum and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Barley season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Barley is .
Colchicum and Barley Physical Information
Colchicum and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Barley height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Barley are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Barley flower color:
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Colchicum and Barley
Care of Colchicum and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.