Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Argentina
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Perennial
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray 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
Grass like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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, 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
Slugs, Snails
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
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
-
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ipheion uniflorum
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Spring Starflower, Springstar
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Spring Starflower
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Frühling Borretsch
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Spring Starflower
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
primavera Flor de estrella
cólquico
In Greek
άνοιξη starflower
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
primavera Starflower
aftomn gema
In Polish
Wiosna Starflower
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Spring Starflower
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gilliesieae
Colchiceae
Properties of Spring Starflower and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Spring Starflower and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Spring Starflower and Autumn Crocus. Spring Starflower doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Spring Starflower does not have fragrant flowers. Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spring Starflower and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Spring Starflower and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Starflower and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Starflower season is Spring and Autumn Crocus season is Spring. The type of soil for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Spring Starflower and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Spring Starflower and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Spring Starflower and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Spring Starflower and Autumn Crocus
Care of Spring Starflower and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower 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.