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
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
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
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Pollen
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
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Colchicum
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
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: Not Available
- 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.