Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, 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
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Blau Grama Grass
In French
colchique d'automne
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
cólquico
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Genus
Colchicum
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Blue Grama Grass. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Blue Grama Grass 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 Blue Grama Grass 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 Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Autumn Crocus and Blue Grama Grass 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 Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.