Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Japan
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Carex Morrowii
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Japanese Sedge, Carex Grass Evergold
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Carex Grass Evergold
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Carex Grass Evergold
In French
colchique d'automne
Carex Grass Evergold
In Spanish
cólquico
Carex Grass Evergold
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Carex Grass Evergold
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Carex Grass Evergold
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Carex Grass Evergold
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Carex Grass Evergold
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Carex Grass Evergold
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Carex Grass Evergold? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Carex Grass Evergold. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Carex Grass Evergold 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 Carex Grass Evergold 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 Carex Grass Evergold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Carex Grass Evergold
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Carex Grass Evergold is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Carex Grass Evergold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Carex Grass Evergold season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Carex Grass Evergold is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Carex Grass Evergold is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Carex Grass Evergold Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Carex Grass Evergold physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Carex Grass Evergold height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Carex Grass Evergold are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Carex Grass Evergold flower color: Tan
- Carex Grass Evergold leaf color: Green and Light Yellow
Care of Autumn Crocus and Carex Grass Evergold
Care of Autumn Crocus and Carex Grass Evergold 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 Carex Grass Evergold 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 Carex Grass Evergold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
