Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Upland soils
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Emetic, Headache, Laxative, Stomach pain, Sunburn, Wounds
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
PARKINSONIA 'Desert Museum'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Desert Museum Palo Verde, Palo Verde
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Palo Verde
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Palo Verde
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Palo Verde
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Palo Verde
cólquico
In Greek
Palo verde
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Palo Verde
aftomn gema
In Polish
Palo Verde
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Palo Viride
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Parkinsonia
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Palo Verde and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Palo Verde and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Palo Verde and Autumn Crocus. Palo Verde has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Palo Verde does not have fragrant flowers. Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Palo Verde and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Palo Verde and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Verde and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Verde season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Palo Verde is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Palo Verde is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Palo Verde and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Palo Verde and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Verde height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Palo Verde and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Palo Verde flower color: Yellow
Palo Verde leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Palo Verde and Autumn Crocus
Care of Palo Verde and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde 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.
