Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Texas
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Mexican primrose
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
colchique d'automne
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
cólquico
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Colchicum
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Mexican primrose season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Mexican primrose
Care of Autumn Crocus and Mexican primrose 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 primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.