Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe
Types
Not available
Shrub
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds, Forests, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Scrubs, wastelands, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow, Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Loam, Sand
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
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antirheumatic, Cardiotonic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic, Vasoconstrictor
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Fibre, Repellent, Tannin, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, used for making high quality paper, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CYTISUS scoparius 'Burkwoodii'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Scotch Broom
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
cytisus scoparius
In German
Herbstzeitlose
cytisus scoparius
In French
colchique d'automne
cytisus scoparius
In Spanish
cólquico
Cytisus scoparius
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Cytisus Scoparius ή
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
cytisus scoparius
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
żarnowiec
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
scoparius cytisum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
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 Scotch Broom
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Scotch Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Scotch Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Scotch Broom season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Scotch Broom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Scotch Broom is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Scotch Broom Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Scotch Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Scotch Broom height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Scotch Broom are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Scotch Broom flower color: Yellow, Rose and Burgundy
- Scotch Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Scotch Broom
Care of Autumn Crocus and Scotch Broom 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 Scotch Broom 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 Scotch Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.