Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Grass
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Softstem Bulrush
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
cólquico
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
aftomn gema
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Autumn Crocus
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.