About Abelia and Autumn Crocus
Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Abelia
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Abelia
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Abelia
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Abelia
cólquico
In Greek
Αμπέλια
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Abelia
aftomn gema
In Polish
Abelia
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Abelia
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Liliales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Autumn Crocus. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Abelia and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Abelia and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Autumn Crocus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Abelia and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Abelia and Autumn Crocus
Care of Abelia and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.