Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mexico, Central America
Types
Colchicum autumnale
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, 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
-
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
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
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Squash
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Squash
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Squash
In French
colchique d'automne
Squash
In Spanish
cólquico
calabacín
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
σκουός
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
abóbora
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
kabaczek
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Squash
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Squash season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Squash Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Squash are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Squash
Care of Autumn Crocus and Squash 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 Squash 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.