Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not available
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium
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 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Chionodoxa
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Ruhm des Schnees
In French
colchique d'automne
gloire de la neige
In Spanish
cólquico
gloria de la nieve
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
glory-of-the-snow
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
glória da neve
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
chwała śniegu
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
glory of the snow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Glory of the Snow
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Glory of the Snow? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Glory of the Snow. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Glory of the Snow
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Glory of the Snow is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Glory of the Snow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Glory of the Snow season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Glory of the Snow is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Glory of the Snow Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Glory of the Snow physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Glory of the Snow are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Glory of the Snow
Care of Autumn Crocus and Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.