Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
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Types
Colchicum autumnale
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Rose, Burgundy
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
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Root Plants
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, 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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Skin irritation
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
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
colchique d'automne
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
cólquico
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Bearded Iris? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Bearded Iris. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Bearded 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 Dwarf Bearded 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Bearded 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 Dwarf Bearded 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.