Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Prunus virginiana
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Chokecherry
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Chokecherry
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Chokecherry
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Chokecherry
cólquico
In Greek
Chokecherry
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
aftomn gema
In Polish
Chokecherry
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
chokecherry
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Chokecherry and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Chokecherry and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Autumn Crocus
Care of Chokecherry and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chokecherry 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.