Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Well Drained
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
-
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Bluebeard
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Blaubart
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Bluebeard
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Barba Azul
cólquico
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
aftomn gema
In Polish
Sinobrody
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Bluebeard
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Verbenaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Bluebeard and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Bluebeard and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Bluebeard and Autumn Crocus. Bluebeard doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Bluebeard does not have fragrant flowers. Bluebeard has allergic reactions like and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like . 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 Bluebeard and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Bluebeard and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebeard and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Bluebeard and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Bluebeard and Autumn Crocus
Care of Bluebeard and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluebeard 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.