Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Fertile
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MOLUCCELLA
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Bells-of-Ireland
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Moluccella
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Moluccella
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Moluccella
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Molucella
cólquico
In Greek
Molucella
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Molucella
aftomn gema
In Polish
Molucella
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Molucella
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Moluccella
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bells-of-Ireland and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Bells-of-Ireland and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Bells-of-Ireland and Autumn Crocus. Bells-of-Ireland has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Bells-of-Ireland does not have fragrant flowers. Bells-of-Ireland has allergic reactions like Not Available and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Bells-of-Ireland and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bells-of-Ireland and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Bells-of-Ireland and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Bells-of-Ireland and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bells-of-Ireland season is Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bells-of-Ireland is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Bells-of-Ireland is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Bells-of-Ireland and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Bells-of-Ireland and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Bells-of-Ireland height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Bells-of-Ireland and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Bells-of-Ireland flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Bells-of-Ireland leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Bells-of-Ireland and Autumn Crocus
Care of Bells-of-Ireland and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bells-of-Ireland pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bells-of-Ireland needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.