Autumn Crocus

Broomsedge

About Autumn Crocus and Broomsedge

Autumn Crocus

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Grass

Origin

Mediterranean, Turkey

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Colchicum autumnale

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

25-

0 40000

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Habitat

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.60 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Fuchsia, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Broad

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Slugs

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Colchicum autumnale

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

Broomsedge grass

In German

Herbstzeitlose

broomsedge Gras

In French

colchique d'automne

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

cólquico

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

aftomn gema

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

aftomn żółtka

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

aftomn vitellus

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Liliales

Cyperales

Family

Liliaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Colchicum

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Colchiceae

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

1601

1 27800

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Properties of Autumn Crocus and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Broomsedge. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Broomsedge

Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Autumn Crocus and Broomsedge Physical Information

Autumn Crocus and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Broomsedge are as follows:

Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Autumn Crocus and Broomsedge

Care of Autumn Crocus and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.