Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Skyflower
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
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
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
10.00 cm
100.00 cm
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
DURANTA
Common Name
Crocus
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Spanish
Azafrán
Duranta
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Crocus and Duranta
Season and care of Crocus and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Duranta season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crocus and Duranta Physical Information
Crocus and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Duranta are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crocus and Duranta
Care of Crocus and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.