Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Colorado Redcedar
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Dry Forest
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Aphids, Early/Late Blight
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Laxative
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Cologreen'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Rocky Mountain juniper
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Juniperus scopulorum
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Juniperus scopulorum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Juniperus scopulorum
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Juniperus scopulorum
cólquico
In Greek
Juniperus scopulorum
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Juniperus scopulorum
aftomn gema
In Polish
Juniperus scopulorum
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Juniperus scopulorum
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Colchicum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Juniperus scopulorum and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Juniperus scopulorum and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Juniperus scopulorum and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniperus scopulorum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juniperus scopulorum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Juniperus scopulorum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniperus scopulorum and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Juniperus scopulorum and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Juniperus scopulorum height is 460.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Juniperus scopulorum and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Juniperus scopulorum flower color:
Juniperus scopulorum leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Juniperus scopulorum and Autumn Crocus
Care of Juniperus scopulorum and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniperus scopulorum pruning is done 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 Juniperus scopulorum 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.