Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
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Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, 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
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
pinkroot
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Spigelia
In French
colchique d'automne
Spigelia
In Spanish
cólquico
Spigelia
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Spigelia
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Spigelia
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Spigelia
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Pinkroot
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Pinkroot Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Pinkroot are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Pinkroot
Care of Autumn Crocus and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.