Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Astilbe
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Prachtspieren
In French
colchique d'automne
Astilbe
In Spanish
cólquico
Astilbe
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
astilbe
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
astilbe
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
astilbe
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Astilbe
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Astilbe? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Astilbe. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Astilbe doesn't have thorns. Also Autumn Crocus does not have fragrant flowers. Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly and Astilbe has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly. 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 Autumn Crocus and Astilbe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Astilbe
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Astilbe season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Astilbe Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Astilbe are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Astilbe
Care of Autumn Crocus and Astilbe 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 Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.