Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Damp Places, open Woodlands, Rocky areas
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Used to establish native woodland, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chills, Lung Problems
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Making Perfumes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DENNSTAEDTIA punctilobula
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Hayscented Fern
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Hayscented Fern
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Hayscented Fern
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Hayscented Fern
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Hayscented helecho
cólquico
In Greek
Hayscented Fern
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Hayscented Fern
aftomn gema
In Polish
Hayscented Fern
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Fern Hayscented
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Liliales
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Dennstaedtia
Colchicum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Hayscented Fern and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Hayscented Fern and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Hayscented Fern and Autumn Crocus. Hayscented Fern doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Hayscented Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Hayscented Fern has allergic reactions like Not Available and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Hayscented Fern and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hayscented Fern and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Hayscented Fern and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Hayscented Fern and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hayscented Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hayscented Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Hayscented Fern is Acidic and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Hayscented Fern and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Hayscented Fern and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Hayscented Fern height is 38.10 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Hayscented Fern and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Hayscented Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Hayscented Fern leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Hayscented Fern and Autumn Crocus
Care of Hayscented Fern and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hayscented Fern pruning is done No pruning needed and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hayscented Fern 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.
