Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not available
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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 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 when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
MORUS nigra
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
colchique d'automne
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
cólquico
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Black Mulberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Black Mulberry
Care of Autumn Crocus and Black Mulberry 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 Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.