Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Pumpkin
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
कद्दू
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Kürbis
In French
colchique d'automne
Citrouille
In Spanish
cólquico
Calabaza
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Abóbora
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Dynia
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Pumpkin
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Pumpkin season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Pumpkin Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Pumpkin are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Pumpkin
Care of Autumn Crocus and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
