Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
China
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
leatherleaf plant
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Leatherleaf Viburnum
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
In French
colchique d'automne
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Spanish
cólquico
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
leatherleaf viburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Dipsacales
Family
Liliaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Leatherleaf Viburnum? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Leatherleaf Viburnum. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Leatherleaf Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Leatherleaf Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Leatherleaf Viburnum Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Leatherleaf Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Leatherleaf Viburnum are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
- Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Care of Autumn Crocus and Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
