Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obcordate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OXALIS articulata
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
sorrel
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Sauerampfer
Herbstzeitlose
In French
oseille
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
alazán
cólquico
In Greek
οξαλίδα
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
alazão
aftomn gema
In Polish
szczaw
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
varii,
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Liliales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Sorrel and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Sorrel and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Sorrel and Autumn Crocus. Sorrel doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Sorrel does not have fragrant flowers. Sorrel 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 Sorrel and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sorrel and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Sorrel and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Sorrel and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sorrel is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Sorrel and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Sorrel and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Sorrel and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Sorrel and Autumn Crocus
Care of Sorrel and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 Sorrel 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.