Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Hydrangea
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Hortensie
In French
colchique d'automne
Hortensia
In Spanish
cólquico
Hortensia
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Hortênsia
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Hortensja
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Northwind Switchgrass
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Northwind Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Northwind Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Northwind Switchgrass Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Northwind Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Northwind Switchgrass are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Northwind Switchgrass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Northwind Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Northwind Switchgrass
Care of Autumn Crocus and Northwind Switchgrass 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 Northwind Switchgrass 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 Northwind Switchgrass needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.