Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herb
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Hydrangea
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Hortensie
In French
colchique d'automne
Hortensia
In Spanish
cólquico
Hortensia
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Hortênsia
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Hortensja
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Hibiscus
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Silver Thyme season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Silver Thyme
Care of Autumn Crocus and Silver Thyme 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 Thyme 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 Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.