Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual or Biennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
  
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
  
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
  
Shaded sites, Waste areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
  
Pink, Magenta, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
  
Red, Green, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Not Available
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
  
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
In Spring
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
  
Not Available
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
  
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
  
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
  
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
  
GERANIUM robertianum
  
Common Name
Colchicum
  
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
  
In Hindi
colchicum
  
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
  
In German
colchicum
  
Kraut Robert
  
In French
colchique
  
herbe à Robert
  
In Spanish
Colchicum
  
hierba de San Roberto
  
In Greek
Colchicum
  
βότανο Robert
  
In Portuguese
Colchicum
  
erva robert
  
In Polish
Colchicum
  
herb robert
  
In Latin
Colchicum
  
Robertus herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Geraniaceae
  
Genus
Colchicum
  
Geranium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Colchicum and Herb Robert
Season and care of Colchicum and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Colchicum and Herb Robert Physical Information
Colchicum and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Herb Robert are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Colchicum and Herb Robert
Care of Colchicum and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.