Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, 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, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Applemint Baum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Applemint Arbre
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
cólquico
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
aftomn gema
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Applemint ligno
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Colchiceae
Properties of Applemint and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Applemint and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Applemint and Autumn Crocus. Applemint doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Applemint does not have fragrant flowers. Applemint has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. 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 Applemint and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Applemint and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Applemint and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Applemint and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Applemint and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Applemint and Autumn Crocus
Care of Applemint and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint 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.