Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Habitat
countryside, Rural areas
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Strap shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
Cutworms
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Cutworms, Flies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
STERNBERGIA
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Sternbergia
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Sternbergia
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Sternbergia
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Sternbergia
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Sternbergia
cólquico
In Greek
Sternbergia
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Sternbergia
aftomn gema
In Polish
Sternbergia
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Sternbergia
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Sternbergia
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Properties of Sternbergia Lutea and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Sternbergia Lutea and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Sternbergia Lutea and Autumn Crocus. Sternbergia Lutea doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Sternbergia Lutea does not have fragrant flowers. Sternbergia Lutea has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Sternbergia Lutea and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sternbergia Lutea and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Sternbergia Lutea and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Sternbergia Lutea and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sternbergia Lutea season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sternbergia Lutea is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Sternbergia Lutea is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Sternbergia Lutea and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Sternbergia Lutea and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Sternbergia Lutea height is 10.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Sternbergia Lutea and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Sternbergia Lutea flower color: White and Yellow
Sternbergia Lutea leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Sternbergia Lutea and Autumn Crocus
Care of Sternbergia Lutea and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sternbergia Lutea 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 Sternbergia Lutea 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.