Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
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
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
desert broom
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Wüste Besen
Herbstzeitlose
In French
desert broom
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
cólquico
In Greek
desert broom
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
aftomn gema
In Polish
desert broom
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
desert broom
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Desert Broom and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Broom and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Desert Broom and Autumn Crocus. Desert Broom doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Broom does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Broom has allergic reactions like Unknown and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Desert Broom and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Desert Broom and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Desert Broom and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Broom and Autumn Crocus
Care of Desert Broom and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom 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.
