Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Esperanza
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Esperanza
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Esperanza
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Esperanza
cólquico
In Greek
Esperanza
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Esperanza
aftomn gema
In Polish
Esperanza
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Esperanza
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Esperanza and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Esperanza and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Esperanza and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Esperanza and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Esperanza and Autumn Crocus
Care of Esperanza and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.