Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Mahonia
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Mahonia
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Mahonia
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Mahonia
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Mahonia
cólquico
In Greek
Mahonia
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
mahonia
aftomn gema
In Polish
Mahonia
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Mahonia
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mahonia and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Mahonia and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Mahonia and Autumn Crocus. Mahonia has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Mahonia does not have fragrant flowers. Mahonia has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation. 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 Mahonia and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mahonia and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Mahonia and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Mahonia and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Mahonia and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Mahonia and Autumn Crocus
Care of Mahonia and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Mahonia 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.