Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
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Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
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
Palmately Lobed
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Black Currant
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Black Currant
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Black Currant
Herbstzeitlose
In French
groseille noire
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
negro Grosella
cólquico
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
aftomn gema
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
nigrum currants
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Black Currant and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Autumn Crocus. Black Currant has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. 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 Currant and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Black Currant and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Currant and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Black Currant and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Autumn Crocus
Care of Black Currant and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant 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 Black Currant 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.