Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Mountains
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Rose
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Not Available
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Himalaya Blue Poppy
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Himalaya pavot bleu
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Amapola azul del Himalaya
cólquico
In Greek
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Himalayan Blue Poppy
aftomn gema
In Polish
Himalayan niebieski mak
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Blue Himalayan Poppy
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Papaveraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Meconopsis
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Blue Poppy and Autumn Crocus. Himalayan Blue Poppy has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Blue Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Blue Poppy 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Blue Poppy and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Summer and Autumn Crocus season is Summer. The type of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Autumn Crocus
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy 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.
