Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Waterer Scotch Pine
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red, Tan
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS sylvestris
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Scotch pine, Scot pine
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
स्कॉच पाइन
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Waldkiefer
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Pin sylvestre
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Pinus sylvestris
cólquico
In Greek
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-da-escócia
aftomn gema
In Polish
Sosna zwyczajna
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Scott abiit
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Scot Pine and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Scot Pine and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Scot Pine and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Scot Pine and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Scot Pine and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Scot Pine and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Scot Pine and Autumn Crocus
Care of Scot Pine and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scot Pine 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.