Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Candytuft
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Candytuft
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Schleifenblume
Herbstzeitlose
In French
candytuft
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
candytuft
cólquico
In Greek
candytuft
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
ibero
aftomn gema
In Polish
candytuft
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Coleus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Candytuft and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Candytuft and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Candytuft and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Candytuft and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Candytuft and Autumn Crocus
Care of Candytuft and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Candytuft 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.