Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires standing water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
toxicodendron vernix
In German
Herbstzeitlose
toxicodendron vernix
In French
colchique d'automne
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Spanish
cólquico
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Toxicodendron vernix
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
toxicodendron vernix
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Natrum vernix
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Toxicodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Poison Sumac
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Poison Sumac? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Poison Sumac. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Poison Sumac
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Poison Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Poison Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Poison Sumac season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Poison Sumac Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Poison Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Poison Sumac are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
- Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Poison Sumac
Care of Autumn Crocus and Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac pruning is done 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 Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.