Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
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Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Crested Iris
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Crested Iris
In French
colchique d'automne
Crested Iris
In Spanish
cólquico
Crested Iris
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Crested Iris
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
iubatum Iris
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Crested Iris. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Crested Iris
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Crested Iris Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Crested Iris are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Crested Iris
Care of Autumn Crocus and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.