Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
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
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
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
Do Not 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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Colchicum
Hydrangea or hortensia
In German
colchicum
Jasmin
In French
colchique
Jasmin
In Spanish
Colchicum
Hortensia
In Greek
Colchicum
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Colchicum
Jasmin
In Polish
Colchicum
Jasmin
In Latin
Colchicum
Jasmin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Aloaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Jasminium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Jasmineae
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
Not Available
Season and Care of Colchicum and Jasmine
Season and care of Colchicum and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Jasmine season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Colchicum and Jasmine Physical Information
Colchicum and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Jasmine are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Colchicum and Jasmine
Care of Colchicum and Jasmine 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 Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.