Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
पेकॉन
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Pekannuss
In French
colchique d'automne
Pacanier
In Spanish
cólquico
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Pecan
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Juglandales
Family
Liliaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Pecan
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Pecan season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Pecan Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Pecan are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Pecan
Care of Autumn Crocus and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.