About Loblolly Pine and Autumn Crocus
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
it is a variety of pine
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Fields
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
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
Needle like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, 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
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, Root rot
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
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
Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS taeda
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Loblolly Pine
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
loblolly pine
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Weihrauchkiefer
Herbstzeitlose
In French
pin à encens
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
pino taeda
cólquico
In Greek
loblolly πεύκο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Pinus taeda
aftomn gema
In Polish
Loblolly sosna
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
pinea taeda
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Loblolly Pine and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Loblolly Pine and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Loblolly Pine and Autumn Crocus. Loblolly Pine doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Loblolly Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Loblolly Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin rash and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin rash. 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 Loblolly Pine and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Loblolly Pine and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Loblolly Pine and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Loblolly Pine and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loblolly Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Loblolly Pine and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Loblolly Pine and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Loblolly Pine and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Loblolly Pine flower color:
Loblolly Pine leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Loblolly Pine and Autumn Crocus
Care of Loblolly Pine and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loblolly Pine pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.