Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
China
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
आड़ू
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
colchique d'automne
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
cólquico
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Nectarine 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.