Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Terrestrial
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
not provided
21,22
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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 Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Petunia
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Petunia
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Petunia
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Petunie
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Pétunia
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Petunia
cólquico
In Greek
πετούνια
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Petúnia
aftomn gema
In Polish
Petunia
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Petunia
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Petunia and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Petunia and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Petunia and Autumn Crocus. Petunia doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Petunia does not have fragrant flowers. Petunia 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 Petunia and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Petunia and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Petunia and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Autumn Crocus season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Petunia and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Petunia and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Petunia and Autumn Crocus
Care of Petunia and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Petunia 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.