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
Japan
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-6
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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, Do Not 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
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
Abies Veitchii
Common Name
Crocus
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
In Hindi
Crocus
Veitch's Silver Fir
In German
Krokus
Veitch's Silver Fir
In French
Crocus
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Spanish
Azafrán
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Greek
κρόκος
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Polish
Krokus
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Latin
Erocum
S Veitch abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Iridaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Crocus and Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Crocus and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Crocus and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Crocus and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Veitch's Silver Fir are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Crocus and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Crocus and Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.