Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Not available
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Bluebell plant
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Endymion Pflanze
In French
colchique d'automne
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
cólquico
planta Bluebell
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
planta Bluebell
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Bluebell
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Bluebell? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Bluebell. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Bluebell 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 Bluebell 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 Bluebell and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Bluebell
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Bluebell season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Bluebell Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Bluebell are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Bluebell
Care of Autumn Crocus and Bluebell 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 Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, 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 Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.