Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
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Types
Colchicum autumnale
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
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
Average
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Ants
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
PAEONIA 'Rachel'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Intersectional Peony
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Intersectional Peony
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Intersectional Pfingstrose
In French
colchique d'automne
intersectionnelle Pivoine
In Spanish
cólquico
interseccional Peony
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
διατομεακές Παιώνια
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
interseccional Peony
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
międzysegmentowe Piwonia
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Intersectional AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Saxifragales
Family
Liliaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Intersectional Peony
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Intersectional Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Intersectional Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Intersectional Peony season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Intersectional Peony is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Intersectional Peony is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Intersectional Peony Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Intersectional Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Intersectional Peony height is 71.10 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Intersectional Peony are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Intersectional Peony flower color:
- Intersectional Peony leaf color:
Care of Autumn Crocus and Intersectional Peony
Care of Autumn Crocus and Intersectional Peony 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 Intersectional Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Intersectional Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.