Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
India, Nepal
Types
Not available
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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 over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
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
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Root bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
पीले अदरक
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Gelber Ingwer
In French
colchique d'automne
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
cólquico
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
żółty Ginger
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Liliaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Yellow Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Yellow Ginger? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Yellow Ginger. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Yellow Ginger
Care of Autumn Crocus and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.