Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light 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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oblong to lance-shaped
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
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 if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
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
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Mexican Heather
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Mexican Heather
In French
colchique d'automne
Mexicaine Heather
In Spanish
cólquico
Heather mexicana
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Μεξικού Heather
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Mexican Heather
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Mexican Heather
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Mexicanus Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lythroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Mexican Heather season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Mexican Heather
Care of Autumn Crocus and Mexican Heather 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 Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.