Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
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
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Cough, Diarrhea, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Wounds
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Use in Chinese herbology
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AGASTACHE 'Pink Pop'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Agastache, Hybrid Hyssop, Pink Pop Agastache
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Agastache
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Agastache
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Agastache
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Agastache
cólquico
In Greek
Agastache
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Agastache
aftomn gema
In Polish
Agastache
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Agastache
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Giant hyssop
Colchicum
Clade
Foeniculum
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Nepeteae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Agastache and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Agastache and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Agastache and Autumn Crocus. Agastache doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Agastache does not have fragrant flowers. Agastache has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Agastache and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Agastache and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Agastache and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Agastache and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agastache season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Agastache is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Agastache is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Agastache and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Agastache and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Agastache height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Agastache and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Agastache flower color: Pink
Agastache leaf color: Gray Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Agastache and Autumn Crocus
Care of Agastache and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agastache pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Agastache 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.