Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark 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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Shortleaf Pine
In French
colchique d'automne
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
cólquico
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Autumn Crocus and Shortleaf Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Shortleaf Pine? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Shortleaf Pine. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Autumn Crocus and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.