Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Western United States, Alaska, California
Types
Not available
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Chaparral, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Blue, Light Blue, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently, Never Over-water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
NEMOPHILA menziesii
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Baby Blue Eyes
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
In French
colchique d'automne
bébé yeux bleus usine
In Spanish
cólquico
bebé ojos azules planta
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
bebê olhos azuis planta
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
baby blue eyes plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Not Available
Family
Liliaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Nemophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hydrophylloideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
- Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Care of Autumn Crocus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant 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 Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baby Blue Eyes Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.