Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe, Russia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Light Yellow
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Primula elatior
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Oxlip
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
colchique d'automne
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
cólquico
Primula elatior
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
δακράκι
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Oxlip
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Oxlip
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
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 Oxlip
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Oxlip season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Oxlip Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Oxlip are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Oxlip
Care of Autumn Crocus and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
