Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Grass
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Colchicum
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
colchicum
In German
Softstem Bulrush
colchicum
In French
Softstem Bulrush
colchique
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Colchicum
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Colchicum
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Colchicum
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Wurmbaeiodeae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Colchicum
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Colchicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Colchicum Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Colchicum are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Colchicum
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.