Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, 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, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Broad
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Black Walnut Toxicity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, 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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Narcissus
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Daffodil
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
हलका पीला
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Narzisse
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Jonquille
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Narciso
cólquico
In Greek
ασφόδελος
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Abrótea
aftomn gema
In Polish
żonkil
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Asphodelus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Narcisseae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Daffodil and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Daffodil and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Daffodil and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daffodil season is All year and Autumn Crocus season is All year. The type of soil for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Daffodil is Acidic and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Daffodil and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Daffodil and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Daffodil and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
Daffodil leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Daffodil and Autumn Crocus
Care of Daffodil and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.