Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
colchique d'automne
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
cólquico
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Autumn Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.