Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Rote Holunder
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Red sureau
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
cólquico
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
aftomn gema
In Polish
Red Elderberry
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
pubens
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Liliales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Red Elderberry and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Red Elderberry and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Red Elderberry and Autumn Crocus. Red Elderberry doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Red Elderberry does not have fragrant flowers. Red Elderberry 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 Red Elderberry and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Elderberry and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Autumn Crocus
Care of Red Elderberry and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done 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 Elderberry 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.