Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
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Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Amur Maple
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Herbstzeitlose
In French
érable de l'Amour
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
arce de Amur
cólquico
In Greek
Amur Maple
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
aftomn gema
In Polish
klon amur
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
amur acernis
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Amur Maple and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Amur Maple and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Amur Maple and Autumn Crocus
Care of Amur Maple and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.