Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
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Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
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Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
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
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Summer Squash
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
summer squash
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Sommerkürbis
Herbstzeitlose
In French
courges d'été
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
cólquico
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
abobrinha
aftomn gema
In Polish
latem squash
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Summer Squash and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Summer Squash and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Summer Squash and Autumn Crocus. Summer Squash doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Summer Squash does not have fragrant flowers. Summer Squash 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 Summer Squash and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Summer Squash and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Summer Squash and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Summer Squash and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Squash and Autumn Crocus
Care of Summer Squash and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Summer Squash 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.