Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Colchicum autumnale
Number of Varieties
825
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40000
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-96-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
9-1
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm7.60 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm7.60 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Broad
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
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✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
-
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
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Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Removes pimples
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
पेकॉन
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Pekannuss
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Pacanier
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
cólquico
In Greek
Pecan
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
aftomn gema
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Pecan
aftomn vitellus
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Liliales
Family
Juglandaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Number of Species
19160
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27800
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