Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, Lowland, River side, Swamps
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular, dissected, long and linear
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Baldness, Cold, Cough, Migraines, Sore throat
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SABAL minor
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Bush Palmetto, Dwarf Palmetto, Little Blue Stem, Swamp Palmetto
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
बौना पल्मेट्टो
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Zwerg Palmetto
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Palmetto nain
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Palmetto enano
cólquico
In Greek
Νάνος Palmetto
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Palmetto anão
aftomn gema
In Polish
Dwarf Palmetto
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Pumilio Palmetto
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Palmetto and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Dwarf Palmetto and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Palmetto and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Palmetto and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Dwarf Palmetto and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Palmetto height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Palmetto and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Dwarf Palmetto flower color: Ivory
Dwarf Palmetto leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Palmetto and Autumn Crocus
Care of Dwarf Palmetto and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Palmetto pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Dwarf Palmetto 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.
