Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Lavender
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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
Broad, Unlobed
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
बैंगन
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Aubergine
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Aubergine
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Berenjena
cólquico
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Berinjela
aftomn gema
In Polish
Bakłażan
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Eggplant
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Solaneae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eggplant and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Eggplant and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Eggplant and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Eggplant and Autumn Crocus
Care of Eggplant and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.