Autumn Crocus

Black Birch

About Autumn Crocus and Black Birch

Autumn Crocus

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

Mediterranean, Turkey

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Colchicum autumnale

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

2540

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Habitat

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

7.60 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Fuchsia, Rose

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Broad

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Slugs

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Removes pimples

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Colchicum autumnale

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Herbstzeitlose

Schwarze Birke

In French

colchique d'automne

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

cólquico

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

aftomn gema

Bétula Preto

In Polish

aftomn żółtka

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

aftomn vitellus

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Fagales

Family

Liliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Colchicum

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Colchiceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

16040

1 27800

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Properties of Autumn Crocus and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Black Birch. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Black Birch 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 Black Birch 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 Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Black Birch

Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Autumn Crocus and Black Birch Physical Information

Autumn Crocus and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Black Birch are as follows:

Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Autumn Crocus and Black Birch

Care of Autumn Crocus and Black Birch 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 Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.