Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Rosette
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, 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
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
-
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Pasque Flower
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Kuhschellen
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Pasque Flower
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Pasque Flower
cólquico
In Greek
Pasque Flower
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Pasque Flower
aftomn gema
In Polish
Sasanka
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Pasque Flower
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Pulsatilla
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Pasque Flower and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Pasque Flower and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Pasque Flower and Autumn Crocus. Pasque Flower doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Pasque Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Pasque Flower has allergic reactions like convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Pasque Flower and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pasque Flower and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Pasque Flower and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Pasque Flower and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pasque Flower season is Spring and Autumn Crocus season is Spring. The type of soil for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Pasque Flower and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Pasque Flower and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Pasque Flower and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Pasque Flower and Autumn Crocus
Care of Pasque Flower and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pasque Flower 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 Pasque Flower 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.