Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Wintersweet
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Wintersweet
In French
colchique d'automne
Wintersweet
In Spanish
cólquico
wintersweet
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
wintersweet
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Wintersweet
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Wintersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Not Available
Family
Liliaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Chimonanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Wintersweet
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Wintersweet? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Wintersweet. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Wintersweet
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Wintersweet season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Wintersweet Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Wintersweet are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Wintersweet
Care of Autumn Crocus and Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.