Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not avaialable
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Malus domestica Wolf River
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Wolf River Apple
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Wolf River Apple
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Wolf River Apple
In French
colchique d'automne
Wolf River Apple
In Spanish
cólquico
Wolf River Apple
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Wolf River Apple
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Wolf River Apple
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Wolf River Apple
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Wolf River Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Wolf River Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Wolf River Apple? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Wolf River Apple. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Wolf River Apple 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 Wolf River Apple 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 Wolf River Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Wolf River Apple
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Wolf River Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Wolf River Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Wolf River Apple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Wolf River Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Wolf River Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Wolf River Apple Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Wolf River Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Wolf River Apple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Wolf River Apple are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Wolf River Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wolf River Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Wolf River Apple
Care of Autumn Crocus and Wolf River Apple 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 Wolf River Apple 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 Wolf River Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
