Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Hedge, hedge rows, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pale White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
extracted oil, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Charcoal, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CORNUS racemosa
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Dogwood, Bloodtwig dogwood
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Gray Dogwood
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Cornus racemosa
In French
colchique d'automne
Gray Dogwood
In Spanish
cólquico
Cornus racemosa
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Gray Dogwood
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Gray Dogwood
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Gray Dogwood
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Gray Dogwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Gray Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Gray Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Gray Dogwood. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Gray Dogwood 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 Gray Dogwood 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 Gray Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Gray Dogwood
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Gray Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Gray Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Gray Dogwood season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Gray Dogwood is Not Available while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Gray Dogwood is Not Available.
Autumn Crocus and Gray Dogwood Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Gray Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Gray Dogwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Gray Dogwood are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Gray Dogwood flower color: White
- Gray Dogwood leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Gray Dogwood
Care of Autumn Crocus and Gray Dogwood 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 Gray Dogwood 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 Gray Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
