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About Autumn Crocus and Broomsedge


About Broomsedge and Autumn Crocus


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
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
Not available   
Virginia water horehound   

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
6-9   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
9 - 1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
7.60 cm   
99+
60.96 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
7.60 cm   
99+
30.48 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose   
Not Available   

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   
Orange, Tan, Brown   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Tan, Sandy Brown   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Broad   
Grass like   

Thorns
No   
No   

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   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall   
Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

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   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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, 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   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Insignificant   

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
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

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   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Liliales   
Cyperales   

Family
Liliaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Colchicum   
Andropogon   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Colchiceae   
Andropogoneae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Panicoideae   

Number of Species
160   
99+
Not Available   

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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:

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.

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