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About Autumn Crocus and Spanish Shawl

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
1.3 Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mexico, Central America
1.4 Types
Not available
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
9-1
12-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
7.60 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
30.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
7.60 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
60.00 cm
Rank: 96 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Fuchsia
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oval Cordate
2.4 Thorns
1% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
7% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam
Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
19% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
72% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam
Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Fertilize every three months
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
5% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
15% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
3% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
8% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
48% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
40% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
4% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
9% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
19% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
14% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
13% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
33% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
57% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
1% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
1% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
No Bulb Plants Garden Plants has it !
No Tender Perennial Garden Plants has it !
5.9 Invasive
4% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
3% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
49% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
48% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
5.12 Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
6.1.3 Edible Uses
56% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Not Available
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
39% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
All Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
HETEROCENTRON elegans
7.2 Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Spanish Shawl
7.2.1 In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Heterocentron
7.2.2 In German
Herbstzeitlose
Heterocentron
7.2.3 In French
colchique d'automne
Heterocentron
7.2.4 In Spanish
cólquico
Heterocentron
7.2.5 In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Heterocentron
7.2.6 In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Heterocentron
7.2.7 In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Heterocentron
7.2.8 In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Heterocentron
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Liliales
Myrtales
8.5 Family
Liliaceae
Melastomataceae
8.6 Genus
Colchicum
Heterocentron
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
8.8 Tribe
Colchiceae
Abreae
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
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160
Rank: 67 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Autumn Crocus and Spanish Shawl

Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Spanish Shawl? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Spanish Shawl. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Spanish Shawl

Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Spanish Shawl season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.

Autumn Crocus and Spanish Shawl Physical Information

Autumn Crocus and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Spanish Shawl are as follows:

  • Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose

  • Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green

  • Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia

  • Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Autumn Crocus and Spanish Shawl

Care of Autumn Crocus and Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.