Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
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
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water deeply about once a week
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
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Tree Mallow
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Baum Mallow
In French
colchique d'automne
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
cólquico
árbol de la malva
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Mallow
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Tree Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Tree Mallow? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Tree Mallow. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Tree Mallow
Care of Autumn Crocus and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.