Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Asia
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
-
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
-
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Crocus
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Crocus
In German
Fullers Karde
Krokus
In French
Cardère à foulon
Crocus
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Azafrán
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
κρόκος
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Açafrão
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Krokus
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Erocum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asparagales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Crocoideae
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Crocus? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Crocus. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Crocus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Fuller's Teasel and Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Crocus
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Crocus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Fuller's Teasel and Crocus Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Crocus are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Crocus
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.