Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Not available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
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
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
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
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Herbstzeitlose
In French
plante Black Ash
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
cólquico
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
aftomn gema
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Black ash herba
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Oleaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Black Ash and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Black Ash and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Black Ash and Autumn Crocus. Black Ash doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Black Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Black Ash 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 Black Ash and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Ash and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Black Ash and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Ash and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Black Ash and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Black Ash and Autumn Crocus
Care of Black Ash and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Ash 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.