Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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 watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Buds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
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, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
Common Name
Colchicum
Oxeye Daisy
In Hindi
colchicum
Oxeye डेज़ी
In German
colchicum
Margerite
In French
colchique
Grande marguerite
In Spanish
Colchicum
margarita de ojo de buey
In Greek
Colchicum
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Colchicum
Rainha Margarida
In Polish
Colchicum
piwonie
In Latin
Colchicum
oxeye Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Colchicum
Leucanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Colchicum and Oxeye Daisy
Season and care of Colchicum and Oxeye Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Oxeye Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Oxeye Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Colchicum and Oxeye Daisy Physical Information
Colchicum and Oxeye Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Oxeye Daisy are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
- Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Colchicum and Oxeye Daisy
Care of Colchicum and Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.