Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
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Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Warmer regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Bermuda Gras
Herbstzeitlose
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Grama
cólquico
In Greek
Αγριάδα
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
aftomn gema
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Chlorideae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
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Properties of Bermuda Grass and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Autumn Crocus. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Bermuda Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bermuda Grass has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough. 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 Bermuda Grass and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Bermuda Grass and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color:
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Autumn Crocus
Care of Bermuda Grass and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bermuda Grass 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.