Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Japan
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune in winter, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
LILIUM longiflorum
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Easter Lily
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
ईस्टर लिली
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Osterlilie
In French
colchique d'automne
lis de Pâques
In Spanish
cólquico
Lily Pascua
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Πάσχα Lily
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Lily Páscoa
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Easter Lily
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Easter Lily
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Easter Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Easter Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Easter Lily season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Easter Lily Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Easter Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Easter Lily are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Easter Lily
Care of Autumn Crocus and Easter Lily 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 Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Easter Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.