Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Lowland, sand dunes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering, Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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 branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Leaf spot, Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Sometimes used for making wine, Used to make juice, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Vine
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
VITIS rotundifolia
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Muscadine
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Muscadine
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Muscadine
In French
colchique d'automne
Muscadine
In Spanish
cólquico
Muscadine
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
μοσχοστάφυλο
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Muscadine
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Muscadine
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Muscadine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Muscadine
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Muscadine? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Muscadine. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Muscadine 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 Muscadine 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 Muscadine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Muscadine
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Muscadine is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Muscadine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Muscadine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Muscadine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Muscadine is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Muscadine Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Muscadine physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Muscadine height is Not Available and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Muscadine are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Muscadine flower color: White and Green
- Muscadine leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Muscadine
Care of Autumn Crocus and Muscadine 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 Muscadine pruning is done Remove branches that rub together, 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 Muscadine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.