Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Open Forest
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS suber
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Cork Oak
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
कॉर्क ओक
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Kork Eiche
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Cork Oak
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
alcornoque
cólquico
In Greek
Cork Oak
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
sobreiro
aftomn gema
In Polish
Cork Oak
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
sUBER
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Corn Oak and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Corn Oak and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Corn Oak and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corn Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Corn Oak and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Corn Oak and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Corn Oak and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Corn Oak and Autumn Crocus
Care of Corn Oak and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corn Oak 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.