Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Not available
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Tiny
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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, Sand
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Irish Moss
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
आयरिश काई
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Irish Moss
In French
colchique d'automne
Irish Moss
In Spanish
cólquico
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Moss irlandês
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
mech irlandzki
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Irish Moss
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Minuartia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Irish Moss
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Irish Moss season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Irish Moss Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Irish Moss are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Irish Moss
Care of Autumn Crocus and Irish Moss 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 Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
