Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
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Types
Colchicum autumnale
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
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, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
firethorn
In German
Herbstzeitlose
firethorn
In French
colchique d'automne
firethorn
In Spanish
cólquico
firethorn
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
firethorn
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
firethorn
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
firethorn
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Pyracantha
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Firethorn
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Firethorn? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Firethorn. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Firethorn 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 Firethorn 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 Firethorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Firethorn
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Firethorn season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Firethorn Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Firethorn are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Firethorn
Care of Autumn Crocus and Firethorn 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 Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.