Autumn Crocus

Hornbeam

About Autumn Crocus and Hornbeam

Autumn Crocus

Hornbeam

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

Mediterranean, Turkey

Europe, Turkey

Types

Colchicum autumnale

Number of Varieties

2530

0 40000

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Habitat

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-92-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.60 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Fuchsia, Rose

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Broad

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Slugs

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Removes pimples

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Colchicum autumnale

Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

हानबीन

In German

Herbstzeitlose

Hainbuche

In French

colchique d'automne

charme

In Spanish

cólquico

carpe

In Greek

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

γαύρος

In Portuguese

aftomn gema

choupo-branco

In Polish

aftomn żółtka

grab

In Latin

aftomn vitellus

Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Fagales

Family

Liliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Colchicum

Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Colchiceae

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Number of Species

16038

1 27800

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Properties of Autumn Crocus and Hornbeam

Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Hornbeam. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Hornbeam

Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Hornbeam season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.

Autumn Crocus and Hornbeam Physical Information

Autumn Crocus and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Hornbeam are as follows:

Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of Autumn Crocus and Hornbeam

Care of Autumn Crocus and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.