Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Not available
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
ब्राह्मी
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
colchique d'automne
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
cólquico
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Brahmi
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Brahmi
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
brahmi
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Brahmi
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Brahmi Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Brahmi are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Brahmi
Care of Autumn Crocus and Brahmi 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 Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.