Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Western Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
Average
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
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
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Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
colchique d'automne
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
cólquico
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Bing Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Bing Cherry? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Bing Cherry. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Bing Cherry 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 Bing Cherry 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 Bing Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Autumn Crocus and Bing Cherry
Care of Autumn Crocus and Bing Cherry 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 Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.