Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Skyflower
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
DURANTA
Common Name
Colchicum
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
colchicum
Duranta
In German
colchicum
Duranta
In French
colchique
Duranta
In Spanish
Colchicum
Duranta
In Greek
Colchicum
Duranta
In Portuguese
Colchicum
Duranta
In Polish
Colchicum
Duranta
In Latin
Colchicum
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
Not Available
Season and Care of Colchicum and Duranta
Season and care of Colchicum and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Duranta season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Colchicum and Duranta Physical Information
Colchicum and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Duranta height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Colchicum and Duranta are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Colchicum and Duranta
Care of Colchicum and Duranta 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 Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.