Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Madagascar
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
Poorly 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 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 spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Umbrella Plant
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Dach-Anlage
In French
colchique d'automne
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
cólquico
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
parasol roślin
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Umbrella Sedge. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Autumn Crocus and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
