Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not available
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, 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
Not Available
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
ALLIUM vineale
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Wild Garlic
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
लहसुन
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Knoblauch
In French
colchique d'automne
Ail
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
alho
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
czosnek
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Wild Garlic
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Wild Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Wild Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Wild Garlic season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Wild Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Garlic is Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Wild Garlic Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Wild Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Wild Garlic height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Wild Garlic are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Wild Garlic flower color: Gold
- Wild Garlic leaf color: Light Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Wild Garlic
Care of Autumn Crocus and Wild Garlic 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 Wild Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Wild Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.