Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Silver Sage
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Silver Sage
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
silver Sage
cólquico
In Greek
Silver Sage
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
silver Sage
aftomn gema
In Polish
silver Sage
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Argentum Sage
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Colchiceae
Properties of Silver Sage and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Autumn Crocus. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Silver Sage and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Silver Sage and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Autumn Crocus
Care of Silver Sage and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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.