Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Brown, orange brown, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Mid Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Applicable
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antirheumatic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Skin Diseases, Skin wounds, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Juniperus Scopulorum
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Wichita Blue Juniper
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Wichita Blue Juniper
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Wichita Blue Juniper
In French
colchique d'automne
Wichita Blue Juniper
In Spanish
cólquico
Wichita Blue Juniper
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Wichita Blue Juniper
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Wichita Blue Juniper
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Wichita Blue Juniper
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Wichita Blue Juniper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Wichita Blue Juniper
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Wichita Blue Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Wichita Blue Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Wichita Blue Juniper season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Wichita Blue Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Wichita Blue Juniper is Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Wichita Blue Juniper Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Wichita Blue Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Wichita Blue Juniper height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Wichita Blue Juniper are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Wichita Blue Juniper flower color: Brown, orange brown and Purple
- Wichita Blue Juniper leaf color: Blue
Care of Autumn Crocus and Wichita Blue Juniper
Care of Autumn Crocus and Wichita Blue Juniper 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 Wichita Blue Juniper 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 Wichita Blue Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
