Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
South America
Types
Not available
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Water daily during growing season, 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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Peanut
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
मूंगफली
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Erdnuss
In French
colchique d'automne
Cacahuète
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Amendoim
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Arachid
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Peanut. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Peanut 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 Peanut 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 Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Peanut
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Peanut season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Autumn Crocus and Peanut Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Peanut are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Autumn Crocus and Peanut
Care of Autumn Crocus and Peanut 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 Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.