Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Not available
Habitat
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
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
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Spanish Bluebell
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Bluebell plant
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Endymion Pflanze
Herbstzeitlose
In French
plante Bluebell
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
planta Bluebell
cólquico
In Greek
φυτό Bluebell
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
planta Bluebell
aftomn gema
In Polish
Bluebell roślin
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Bluebell herba
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Hyacinthoides
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Not Available
Properties of Bluebell and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Bluebell and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Bluebell and Autumn Crocus. Bluebell doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Bluebell does not have fragrant flowers. Bluebell has allergic reactions like Pollen and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Bluebell and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bluebell and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Bluebell and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebell and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebell season is Spring and Autumn Crocus season is Spring. The type of soil for Bluebell is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebell and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Bluebell and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Bluebell and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
Bluebell leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Bluebell and Autumn Crocus
Care of Bluebell and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluebell 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.