Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Brazil
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, 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, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
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
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Golden Chain Tree
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Laburnum
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Goldregen (Pflanze)
In French
colchique d'automne
Laburnum
In Spanish
cólquico
Laburnum
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Laburnum
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Laburnum
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Złotokap
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Laburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Golden Chain Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Golden Chain Tree? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Golden Chain Tree. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Golden Chain Tree
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Golden Chain Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Golden Chain Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Golden Chain Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Golden Chain Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Golden Chain Tree Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Golden Chain Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Golden Chain Tree are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Golden Chain Tree
Care of Autumn Crocus and Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.