Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Baum Mallow
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Arbre Mallow
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
cólquico
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Mallow
aftomn gema
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
ligno malvae
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Tree Mallow and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Autumn Crocus. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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 Tree Mallow and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Autumn Crocus season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Autumn Crocus
Care of Tree Mallow and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow 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.