Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Laos, Southern China, Taiwan, Vietnam
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings
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
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
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Rash
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Rosa laevigata
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Cherokee Rose
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Cherokee rose
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Die Cherokee-Rose
In French
colchique d'automne
Le rosier des Cherokees
In Spanish
cólquico
rosa cherokee
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Cherokee rose
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Cherokee rose
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Cherokee rose
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Cherokee rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Cherokee Rose
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Cherokee Rose? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Cherokee Rose. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Cherokee Rose 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 Cherokee Rose 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 Cherokee Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Cherokee Rose
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Cherokee Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Cherokee Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Cherokee Rose season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Cherokee Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherokee Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Cherokee Rose Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Cherokee Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Cherokee Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Cherokee Rose are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Cherokee Rose flower color: White
- Cherokee Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Cherokee Rose
Care of Autumn Crocus and Cherokee Rose 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 Cherokee Rose 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 Cherokee Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.