Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
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Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
LILIUM
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Lily
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
लिली
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Lilie
In French
colchique d'automne
Lis
In Spanish
cólquico
Lirio
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Κρίνος
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Lírio
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Lilia
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Lily? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Lily. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Lily 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 Lily 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 Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Lily
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Lily season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Lily Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Lily are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Lily
Care of Autumn Crocus and Lily 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 Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.