Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
North America
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Chokecherry
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Chokecherry
In French
colchique d'automne
Chokecherry
In Spanish
cólquico
Chokecherry
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Chokecherry
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Chokecherry
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Chokecherry
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Chokecherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Chokecherry Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Chokecherry are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Autumn Crocus and Chokecherry
Care of Autumn Crocus and Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.