Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
agricultural areas
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
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
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bugs
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
नापा पत्तागोभी
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Chinakohl
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Napa chou
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Lechuga de Napa
cólquico
In Greek
Νάπα Λάχανο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Repolho Napa
aftomn gema
In Polish
Kapusta Napa
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Napa Brassica
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Napa Cabbage and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Napa Cabbage and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Napa Cabbage and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Napa Cabbage is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Napa Cabbage and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Napa Cabbage and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Napa Cabbage and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Napa Cabbage and Autumn Crocus
Care of Napa Cabbage and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Napa Cabbage pruning is done and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.