Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Western Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
मीठी चेरी
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Süße Kirsche
In French
colchique d'automne
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
cólquico
Cereza dulce
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Cereja doce
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Sweet Cherry. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Autumn Crocus and Sweet Cherry
Care of Autumn Crocus and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.