Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Greener Pastures
Not available
Habitat
Grassland
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Purple Lovegrass
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
eragrostis spectabilis
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
eragrostis spectabilis
Herbstzeitlose
In French
eragrostis spectabilis
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Eragrostis spectabilis
cólquico
In Greek
eragrostis spectabilis
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Eragrostis spectabilis
aftomn gema
In Polish
Eragrostis okazałe
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Eragrostis spectabilis
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Eragrostis
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Purple Lovegrass and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Purple Lovegrass and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Purple Lovegrass and Autumn Crocus. Purple Lovegrass doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Purple Lovegrass does not have fragrant flowers. Purple Lovegrass has allergic reactions like Not Available and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Purple Lovegrass and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Purple Lovegrass and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Purple Lovegrass and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Lovegrass and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Lovegrass and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Purple Lovegrass and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Purple Lovegrass and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Autumn Crocus
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Lovegrass 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 Purple Lovegrass 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.