Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
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Types
Colchicum autumnale
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Linear to lanceolate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Pelargonium
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Pelargonium
In French
colchique d'automne
pélargonium
In Spanish
cólquico
pelargonium
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
pelargônio
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
pelargonia
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Liliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Scented Geranium
Care of Autumn Crocus and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.