Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Not available
Avena sativa, Hull-less Oat, Avena barbata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Banks, meadows, Rocky Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Bacteria wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
allergic conjunctivitis, Hay fever, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antispasmodic, Emmoiliant, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
STIPA gigantea
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Giant Feather Grass, Golden Oats
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
स्वर्ण जई
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Haferpflanze
In French
colchique d'automne
Plantes d'avoine
In Spanish
cólquico
planta de avena
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
φυτό βρώμη
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
aveia planta
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Owies roślin
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Oat plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Golden Oats
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Golden Oats is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Golden Oats Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Golden Oats season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Golden Oats is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Oats is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Golden Oats Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Golden Oats physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Golden Oats height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Golden Oats are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Golden Oats flower color: Light Yellow and White
- Golden Oats leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Golden Oats
Care of Autumn Crocus and Golden Oats 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 Oats 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 Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.