Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herb
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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 Summer, Summer, Late 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
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In Summer
Ample Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
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
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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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM
TEUCRIUM chamaedrys
Common Name
Colchicum
Wall Germander
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
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Wurmbaeiodeae
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Properties of Colchicum and Wall Germander
Wondering what are the properties of Colchicum and Wall Germander? We provide you with everything About Colchicum and Wall Germander. Colchicum doesn't have thorns and Wall Germander 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 Wall Germander 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 Wall Germander and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colchicum and Wall Germander
Season and care of Colchicum and Wall Germander is important to know. While considering everything about Colchicum and Wall Germander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Wall Germander season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colchicum is Loam and for Wall Germander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral and for Wall Germander is Neutral, Alkaline.
Colchicum and Wall Germander Physical Information
Colchicum and Wall Germander physical information is very important for comparison. Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Wall Germander height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Colchicum and Wall Germander are as follows:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green
Wall Germander flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Wall Germander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Colchicum and Wall Germander
Care of Colchicum and Wall Germander 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 Wall Germander 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 Wall Germander needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.