Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-9
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
-
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Frogs
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Pepperwort
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Pepperwort
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Pepperwort
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Pepperwort
cólquico
In Greek
Pepperwort
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
aftomn gema
In Polish
Pepperwort
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Pepperwort
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lapidieae
Colchiceae
Properties of Pepperwort and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Pepperwort and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Pepperwort and Autumn Crocus. Pepperwort doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Pepperwort does not have fragrant flowers. Pepperwort has allergic reactions like and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like . 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 Pepperwort and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Pepperwort and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Pepperwort and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Pepperwort and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Care of Pepperwort and Autumn Crocus
Care of Pepperwort and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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.