Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
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
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
colchique d'automne
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
cólquico
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Capparales
Family
Liliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Care of Autumn Crocus and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Autumn Crocus and Brussels Sprouts 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 Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.