Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Upland
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
6-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Daphne plant
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Herbstzeitlose
In French
plante Daphne
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
cólquico
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
aftomn gema
In Polish
Daphne roślin
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Daphne plant
aftomn vitellus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Daphne and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Daphne and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Daphne and Autumn Crocus. Daphne doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Daphne has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Daphne and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Daphne and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Daphne and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Daphne and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Daphne and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Daphne and Autumn Crocus
Care of Daphne and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daphne 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.