Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Western United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Chocolate
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
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
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
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
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
colchique d'automne
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
cólquico
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Autumn Crocus and Bristlecone Pine 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 Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
