Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Europe, Asia
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
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Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
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Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Wildflower
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Crocus
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Crocus
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Krokus
Fullers Karde
In French
Crocus
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Azafrán
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
κρόκος
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Krokus
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Erocum
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Dipsacales
Family
Iridaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Crocus and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Crocus and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Crocus and Fuller's Teasel. Crocus doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Crocus does not have fragrant flowers. Crocus has allergic reactions like and Fuller's Teasel 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 Crocus and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crocus and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Crocus and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crocus and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Crocus and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Crocus and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Crocus and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.