Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Hazelnut, Corylus
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Lower slopes, Moist woods, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
antihelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Nutrients, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Cosmetics, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CORYLUS avellana 'Rote Zellernuss'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Common Filbert, Redleaf Filbert
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
हेज़लनट
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Haselnuss
In French
colchique d'automne
aveline
In Spanish
cólquico
avellana
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
φουντούκι
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
avelã
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
leszczyna
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Filbert
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Filbert
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Filbert? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Filbert. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Filbert 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 Filbert 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 Filbert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Filbert
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Filbert season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Filbert is Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Filbert Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Filbert height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Filbert are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Filbert
Care of Autumn Crocus and Filbert 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 Filbert 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 Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.