Russian Olive

Autumn Crocus

About Russian Olive and Autumn Crocus

Russian Olive

Autumn Crocus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China

Mediterranean, Turkey

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Colchicum autumnale

Number of Varieties

3025

0 40000

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Habitat

fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-86-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm7.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm7.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow green, Silver

Fuchsia, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Silver

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Long Broad

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

pruning needed for strong structure

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

Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt

Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

Colchicum autumnale

Common Name

Russian Olive

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

In Hindi

रूस ओलिव

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

In German

russische Olive

Herbstzeitlose

In French

Olive russe

colchique d'automne

In Spanish

oliva ruso

cólquico

In Greek

Ρωσική Ελιάς

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

In Portuguese

Olive russo

aftomn gema

In Polish

rosyjski Olive

aftomn żółtka

In Latin

Russian Olive

aftomn vitellus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Liliales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Colchicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Colchiceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

40160

1 27800

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Properties of Russian Olive and Autumn Crocus

Wondering what are the properties of Russian Olive and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Russian Olive and Autumn Crocus. Russian Olive has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Russian Olive does not have fragrant flowers. Russian Olive has allergic reactions like Asthma and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Russian Olive and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Autumn Crocus

Season and care of Russian Olive and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.

Russian Olive and Autumn Crocus Physical Information

Russian Olive and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Autumn Crocus are as follows:

Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green

Care of Russian Olive and Autumn Crocus

Care of Russian Olive and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Russian Olive 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.