Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Warmer regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-5
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Trifolium pratense
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Red Clover
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
लाल तिपतिया घास
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Rotklee
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Trèfle rouge
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Trébol rojo
cólquico
In Greek
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Trevo vermelho
aftomn gema
In Polish
Czerwona koniczyna
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Trifolium pratense
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Trifolium
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trifolieae
Colchiceae
Properties of Red Clover and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Red Clover and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Red Clover and Autumn Crocus. Red Clover doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Red Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Red Clover has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease and Nausea and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease and Nausea. 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 Red Clover and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Clover and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Red Clover and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Clover and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Clover is Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Clover is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Clover and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Red Clover and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Red Clover and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Red Clover flower color: Pink
Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Red Clover and Autumn Crocus
Care of Red Clover and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Clover 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 Red Clover 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.