Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Russia/Siberia, China
Types
Not available
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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 dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CARAGANA arborescens
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Siberian peashrub
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
In French
colchique d'automne
Caraganier de Sibérie
In Spanish
cólquico
Siberian Peashrub
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Siberian Peashrub
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Siberian peashrub
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Karagana syberyjska
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Siberian Peashrub
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 Siberian Peashrub
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Siberian Peashrub is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Siberian Peashrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Siberian Peashrub season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Siberian Peashrub Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Siberian Peashrub physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Siberian Peashrub are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Siberian Peashrub
Care of Autumn Crocus and Siberian Peashrub 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 Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.
