Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Longleaf is a type of pine
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Dry areas, Sandy areas
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, brown-spot needle blight
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
-
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
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, 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
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS palustris
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Longleaf Pine
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Longleaf Pine
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Longleaf Pine
Herbstzeitlose
In French
pin des marais
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
pino de hoja larga
cólquico
In Greek
Longleaf πεύκο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Longleaf pinho
aftomn gema
In Polish
Longleaf sosna
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
longleaf pinus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Longleaf Pine and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Longleaf Pine and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Longleaf Pine and Autumn Crocus. Longleaf Pine doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Longleaf Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Longleaf Pine has allergic reactions like and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like . 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 Longleaf Pine and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Longleaf Pine and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Longleaf Pine and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Longleaf Pine and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Longleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Longleaf Pine and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Longleaf Pine and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Longleaf Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Longleaf Pine and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Longleaf Pine flower color:
Longleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Longleaf Pine and Autumn Crocus
Care of Longleaf Pine and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longleaf Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune once the plant is tall enough and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Longleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.