Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
waste ground, wastelands
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
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
Pinnate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Stomach burn
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Good for skin
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PASTINACA sativa
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Parsnip
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
चुकंदर
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Pastinake
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Panais
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Chirivía
cólquico
In Greek
Είδος δαυκίου
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
cherivia
aftomn gema
In Polish
Pasternak
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
parsnip
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Parsnip and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Parsnip and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Parsnip and Autumn Crocus. Parsnip doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Parsnip does not have fragrant flowers. Parsnip has allergic reactions like Stomach burn and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Stomach burn. 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 Parsnip and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Parsnip and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Parsnip and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Parsnip and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsnip season is Summer and Autumn Crocus season is Summer. The type of soil for Parsnip is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Parsnip is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Parsnip and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Parsnip and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Parsnip and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
Parsnip leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Parsnip and Autumn Crocus
Care of Parsnip and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsnip 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 Parsnip 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.
