Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
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Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
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
White, Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
bipinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pest 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
-
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Crocus
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Crocus
In German
Echte Kamille
Krokus
In French
Matricaria recutita
Crocus
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Azafrán
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
κρόκος
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Açafrão
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Krokus
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Erocum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Crocus
Season and care of German Chamomile and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Crocus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
German Chamomile and Crocus Physical Information
German Chamomile and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Crocus are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of German Chamomile and Crocus
Care of German Chamomile and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 German Chamomile 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.