David Ward

Colchicum

About David Ward and Colchicum

David Ward

Colchicum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Europe

Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia

Types

Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’

Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum

Number of Varieties

2545

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows

Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-8-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

21,22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm7.60 cm

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Minimum Width

81.30 cm7.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Salmon, Coral

White, Yellow, Purple, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Rocky Soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing

Pests and Diseases

Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Rocky Soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Allergy

Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Genus

Pulmonaria

Colchicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Wurmbaeiodeae

Number of Species

-160

1 27800

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Properties of David Ward and Colchicum

Wondering what are the properties of David Ward and Colchicum? We provide you with everything About David Ward and Colchicum. David Ward doesn't have thorns and Colchicum doesn't have thorns. Also David Ward does not have fragrant flowers. David Ward has allergic reactions like and Colchicum has allergic reactions like . 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 David Ward and Colchicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of David Ward and Colchicum

Season and care of David Ward and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Colchicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.

David Ward and Colchicum Physical Information

David Ward and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Colchicum are as follows:

David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Colchicum leaf color: Green

Care of David Ward and Colchicum

Care of David Ward and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.