Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
henbit deadnettle
In German
Herbstzeitlose
henbit deadnettle
In French
colchique d'automne
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
cólquico
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Autumn Crocus and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.