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, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Average
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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Red Maple Tree
In French
colchique d'automne
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
cólquico
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Red Maple Tree
Care of Autumn Crocus and Red Maple Tree 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 Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
