Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Texas
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Not available
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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 Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Colchicum
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
colchicum
Mexican primrose
In German
colchicum
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
colchique
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Colchicum
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Colchicum
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Colchicum
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Colchicum
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Colchicum
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Colchicum
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Colchicum and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Colchicum and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Colchicum and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Colchicum and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Colchicum and Mexican primrose
Care of Colchicum and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose pruning is done 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.