Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mexico, Central America
Types
Colchicum autumnale
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Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Elliptic
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Repellent, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
White Ash
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
FRAXINUS americana
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Fraxinus americana
In French
colchique d'automne
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
cólquico
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
jesion amerykański
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Fraxinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Autumn Crocus and White Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and White Ash? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and White Ash. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and White Ash 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 White Ash 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 White Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and White Ash
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and White Ash season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and White Ash Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and White Ash are as follows:
Care of Autumn Crocus and White Ash
Care of Autumn Crocus and White Ash 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 White Ash 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 White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.