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
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
-
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
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
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
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
-
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
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
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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 and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like . 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 and Autumn Crocus season is . 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 25.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
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.