Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North-Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, Brown
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
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
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Palm Sedge
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Palm Sedge
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Palm Sedge
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Palm Sedge
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Palm Sedge
cólquico
In Greek
Palm Sedge
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Palm Sedge
aftomn gema
In Polish
Palm Sedge
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Palm Sedge
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Palm Sedge and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Palm Sedge and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Palm Sedge and Autumn Crocus. Palm Sedge doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Palm Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Palm Sedge has allergic reactions like Not Available and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Palm Sedge and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Palm Sedge and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Palm Sedge and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Sedge and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Palm Sedge is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Palm Sedge and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Palm Sedge and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Palm Sedge and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Palm Sedge and Autumn Crocus
Care of Palm Sedge and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Sedge pruning is done 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 Palm Sedge 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.
