Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CRATAEGUS phaenopyrum
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Washington Hawthorn
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Washington Hawthorn
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Washington Hagedorn
In French
colchique d'automne
washington aubépine
In Spanish
cólquico
espino Washington
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
washington hawthorn
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
washington espinheiro
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Washington głogu
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Washington alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Crataegus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Washington Hawthorn
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Washington Hawthorn? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Washington Hawthorn. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Washington Hawthorn 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 Washington Hawthorn 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 Washington Hawthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Washington Hawthorn
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Washington Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Washington Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Washington Hawthorn season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Washington Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Washington Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Washington Hawthorn Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Washington Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Washington Hawthorn height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Washington Hawthorn are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Washington Hawthorn flower color: White
- Washington Hawthorn leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Autumn Crocus and Washington Hawthorn
Care of Autumn Crocus and Washington Hawthorn 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 Washington Hawthorn 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 Washington Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
