Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Shagbark Hickory
In French
colchique d'automne
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
cólquico
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Carya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Juglandales
Family
Liliaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Shagbark Hickory
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Shagbark Hickory? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Shagbark Hickory. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Care of Autumn Crocus and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Autumn Crocus and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.