Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Overcup ओक
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Overcup Oak
In French
colchique d'automne
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
cólquico
Overcup Roble
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Overcup Oak
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Oryza
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Overcup Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Overcup Oak? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Overcup Oak. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Overcup Oak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Overcup Oak
Care of Autumn Crocus and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.