Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Colchicum
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
colchicum
In German
Texas Redbud
colchicum
In French
Texas Redbud
colchique
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Colchicum
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Colchicum
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Colchicum
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Colchicum
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Colchicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Redbud and Colchicum Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Colchicum are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Colchicum
Care of Texas Redbud and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud 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 Texas Redbud 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.
