Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Not available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Giant Reed
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
नरकट
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Pfahlrohr
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Arundo donax
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Arundo donax
cólquico
In Greek
Arundo donax
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
aftomn gema
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Arundo donax
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Giant Reed and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Giant Reed and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Reed and Autumn Crocus
Care of Giant Reed and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed 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.