Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
sand dunes, Sandhills, Well Drained, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
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, Drought Tolerant
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, Full Shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Digestion problems, Fever, Heart problems, hypertension, Making Herbs, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
ILEX vomitoria 'Nana'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In French
colchique d'automne
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Spanish
cólquico
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Celastrales
Family
Liliaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Yaupon Holly? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Yaupon Holly. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Yaupon Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Yaupon Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Dwarf Yaupon Holly season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Yaupon Holly Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Yaupon Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Dwarf Yaupon Holly height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Yaupon Holly are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Dwarf Yaupon Holly flower color: White
- Dwarf Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.