Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Loamy soils
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALLIUM vineale
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Wild Garlic
Colchicum
In German
Knoblauch
colchicum
In Greek
σκόρδο
Colchicum
In Portuguese
alho
Colchicum
In Polish
czosnek
Colchicum
In Latin
allium
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Season and Care of Wild Garlic and Colchicum
Season and care of Wild Garlic and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Garlic and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Garlic season is Summer and Colchicum season is Summer. The type of soil for Wild Garlic is Loam, Sand and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Garlic is Neutral and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Garlic and Colchicum Physical Information
Wild Garlic and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Garlic height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Wild Garlic and Colchicum are as follows:
Wild Garlic flower color: Gold
Wild Garlic leaf color: Light Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Garlic and Colchicum
Care of Wild Garlic and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Garlic 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 Wild Garlic 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.