Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not available
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Sun Star
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Sun Star
In French
colchique d'automne
Sun Star
In Spanish
cólquico
Sun Star
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Sun Star
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Sun Star
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Sun Star
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Sun Star
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Sun Star
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Sun Star? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Sun Star. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Sun Star 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 Sun Star 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 Sun Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Sun Star
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Sun Star season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Sun Star Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Sun Star are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
- Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Sun Star
Care of Autumn Crocus and Sun Star 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 Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
