Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Shrub
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Roadsides
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
White, Pink
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood tonic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
COTONEASTER
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
cotoneaster
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
cotoneaster
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Zwergmispel
Herbstzeitlose
In French
cotonéaster
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Cotoneaster
cólquico
In Greek
Cotoneaster
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
cotoneaster
aftomn gema
In Polish
irga
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Cornus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cotoneaster
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Cotoneaster and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Cotoneaster and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Cotoneaster and Autumn Crocus. Cotoneaster doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Cotoneaster does not have fragrant flowers. Cotoneaster 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 Cotoneaster and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cotoneaster and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Cotoneaster and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Cotoneaster and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Cotoneaster and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Cotoneaster and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Cotoneaster and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Cotoneaster and Autumn Crocus
Care of Cotoneaster and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotoneaster pruning is done 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 Cotoneaster 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.