Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
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Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Black Currant
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Black Currant
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Black Currant
In French
colchique d'automne
groseille noire
In Spanish
cólquico
negro Grosella
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
groselha-preta
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Black Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Black Currant? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Black Currant. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Black Currant 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 Currant 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 Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Black Currant
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Black Currant season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Black Currant Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Black Currant are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Black Currant
Care of Autumn Crocus and Black Currant 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 Currant pruning is done 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.