Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fern
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Damp Places, open Woodlands, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Spores
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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Wildlife
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Used to establish native woodland, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
chills, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
DENNSTAEDTIA punctilobula
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Hayscented Fern
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Hayscented Fern
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Hayscented Fern
In French
colchique d'automne
Hayscented Fern
In Spanish
cólquico
Hayscented helecho
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Hayscented Fern
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Hayscented Fern
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Hayscented Fern
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Fern Hayscented
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Liliales
Polypodiales
Family
Liliaceae
Dennstaedtiaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Dennstaedtia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Hayscented Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Hayscented Fern? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Hayscented Fern. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Hayscented Fern 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 Hayscented Fern 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 Hayscented Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Hayscented Fern
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Hayscented Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Hayscented Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Hayscented Fern season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Hayscented Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Hayscented Fern is Acidic.
Autumn Crocus and Hayscented Fern Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Hayscented Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Hayscented Fern height is 38.10 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Hayscented Fern are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Hayscented Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Hayscented Fern leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Hayscented Fern
Care of Autumn Crocus and Hayscented Fern 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 Hayscented Fern pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hayscented Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.