Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Average Water
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
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 for its medicinal properties
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, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Colchicum
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
colchicum
एमु बुश
In German
colchicum
Emu Bush
In French
colchique
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Colchicum
Emu Bush
In Greek
Colchicum
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Colchicum
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Colchicum
Emu Bush
In Latin
Colchicum
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
Not Available
Season and Care of Colchicum and Emu Bush
Season and care of Colchicum and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Colchicum and Emu Bush Physical Information
Colchicum and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Emu Bush are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Colchicum and Emu Bush
Care of Colchicum and Emu Bush 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 Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.