Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fern
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
India, China, Japan
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9*6
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Not Available
In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
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
Partial shade, Full 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
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
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
DRYOPTERIS atrata
Common Name
Colchicum
Shaggy Shield Fern
In Hindi
colchicum
Hydrangea
In German
colchicum
Hortensie
In French
colchique
Hortensia
In Spanish
Colchicum
Hortensia
In Greek
Colchicum
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Colchicum
Hortênsia
In Polish
Colchicum
Hortensja
In Latin
Colchicum
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Liliales
Not Available
Family
Liliaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Colchicum and Shaggy Shield Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Colchicum and Shaggy Shield Fern? We provide you with everything About Colchicum and Shaggy Shield Fern. Colchicum doesn't have thorns and Shaggy Shield Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Colchicum does not have fragrant flowers. Colchicum has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Shaggy Shield Fern has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Colchicum and Shaggy Shield Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colchicum and Shaggy Shield Fern
Season and care of Colchicum and Shaggy Shield Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Shaggy Shield Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Shaggy Shield Fern season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Shaggy Shield Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Shaggy Shield Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Colchicum and Shaggy Shield Fern Physical Information
Colchicum and Shaggy Shield Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Shaggy Shield Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Shaggy Shield Fern are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Shaggy Shield Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Shaggy Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green and Brown
Care of Colchicum and Shaggy Shield Fern
Care of Colchicum and Shaggy Shield Fern 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 Shaggy Shield Fern 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 Shaggy Shield Fern needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
