Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia, Australia, Europe, North Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Chinese Privet, Amur Privet, Regal Border Privet
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Broad
Plant Season
Late Autumn, Late Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Autumn
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Clearwing Moth, Eriophyid mite, Mites, Scale, Scale insects, Spider mites
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Restores Hair Colour
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Chronic fatigue, Cold, constipation, Fever, Headache, Heart problems, Immunity, Insomnia, Liver problems, Swelling, treating tumours
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Landscape
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ligustrum vulgare
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Privet
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Privet
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Liguster
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Troène
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Ligustrum
cólquico
In Greek
αγριομύρτια
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Ligustrum
aftomn gema
In Polish
ligustr
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
privet
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Oleaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ligustrum
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Privet and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Privet and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Privet and Autumn Crocus. Privet doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Privet does not have fragrant flowers. Privet has allergic reactions like Asthma and Respiratory problems and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Asthma and Respiratory problems. 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 Privet and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Privet and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Privet and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Privet and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Privet season is Late Autumn and Late Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Late Autumn and Late Winter. The type of soil for Privet is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Privet is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Privet and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Privet and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Privet height is 350.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Privet and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Care of Privet and Autumn Crocus
Care of Privet and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Privet pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, 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 Privet 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.
