Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Caribbean
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
fiddle-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
JATROPHA integerrima
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Peregrina
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Peregrina
In French
colchique d'automne
Peregrina
In Spanish
cólquico
Peregrina
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Peregrina
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Peregrina
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Peregrina
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Peregrina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Euphorbiales
Family
Liliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Jatropheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Peregrina
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Peregrina is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Peregrina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Peregrina season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Peregrina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Peregrina Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Peregrina physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Peregrina are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Peregrina flower color: Red
- Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Autumn Crocus and Peregrina
Care of Autumn Crocus and Peregrina 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 Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peregrina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.