Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Not available
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown, Green
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Rodents
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Northern Seehafer
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Northern Sea Oats
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
cólquico
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
aftomn gema
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Sea Oats and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Autumn Crocus
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats 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.