Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
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Types
Colchicum autumnale
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Lemon Thyme
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Zitronenthymian
In French
colchique d'automne
citron Thyme
In Spanish
cólquico
citron Thyme
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
limão Tomilho
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Lemon Thyme season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Lemon Thyme
Care of Autumn Crocus and Lemon Thyme 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 Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.