Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
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
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Silver Birch
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Weißbirke
In French
colchique d'automne
Silver Birch
In Spanish
cólquico
Abedul de plata
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Silver Birch
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Silver Birch
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Silver Birch
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Silver Birch Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Silver Birch are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Silver Birch
Care of Autumn Crocus and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.