Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
-
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Habitat
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
-
Botanical Name
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
Turpentine bush
Crocus
In Spanish
Aguirre
Azafrán
In Portuguese
Aguirre
Açafrão
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Crocoideae
Season and Care of Aguirre and Crocus
Season and care of Aguirre and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Aguirre and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aguirre season is Fall and Winter and Crocus season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aguirre is Loam, Sand and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Aguirre and Crocus Physical Information
Aguirre and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm whereas Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Aguirre and Crocus are as follows:
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
Aguirre leaf color: Green
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Aguirre and Crocus
Care of Aguirre and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.