Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 -5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown, Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Rodents
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Colchicum
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
colchicum
In German
Northern Seehafer
colchicum
In French
Northern Sea Oats
colchique
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Colchicum
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Colchicum
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Colchicum
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Colchicum
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Colchicum season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Sea Oats and Colchicum Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Colchicum are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Colchicum
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats 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.