Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Silver
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
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, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Silverthorn
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Silverthorn
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Silverthorn
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Silverthorn
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Silverthorn
cólquico
In Greek
Silverthorn
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
aftomn gema
In Polish
Silverthorn
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Silverthorn
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Silverthorn and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Silverthorn and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Silverthorn and Autumn Crocus
Care of Silverthorn and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.