Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
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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, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
firethorn
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
firethorn
Herbstzeitlose
In French
firethorn
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
firethorn
cólquico
In Greek
firethorn
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
firethorn
aftomn gema
In Polish
firethorn
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
aftomn vitellus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Pyracantha
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Firethorn and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Firethorn and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Firethorn and Autumn Crocus. Firethorn has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Firethorn does not have fragrant flowers. Firethorn has allergic reactions like and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like . 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 Firethorn and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firethorn and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Firethorn and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Firethorn and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Firethorn and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Firethorn and Autumn Crocus
Care of Firethorn and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn 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.