Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
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
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Crocus
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Crocus
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Krokus
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Crocus
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Azafrán
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
κρόκος
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Krokus
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Erocum
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Iridaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Mirini
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Crocus and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.