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