Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
India, Nepal
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
it is a type of ginger
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
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
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
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 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root bark
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Crocus
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Crocus
पीले अदरक
In German
Krokus
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Crocus
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Azafrán
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
κρόκος
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Krokus
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Erocum
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Iridaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Crocus and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Crocus and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Crocus and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Crocus and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Crocus and Yellow Ginger
Care of Crocus and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.