Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
New Zealand
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Carex buchananii, Carex comans, Carex oshimensis, Carex testacea
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, 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, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
-
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
deer resistant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAREX buchananii
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Leatherleaf Sedge
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Sedge
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Leatherleaf Sedge
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Leatherleaf Sedge
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Leatherleaf Sedge
cólquico
In Greek
Leatherleaf Sedge
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Leatherleaf Sedge
aftomn gema
In Polish
Leatherleaf Sedge
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Leatherleaf Sedge
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Sedge and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Leatherleaf Sedge and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Leatherleaf Sedge and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Autumn Crocus
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Leatherleaf Sedge 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.