Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
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
Cancer, Diuretic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
-
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Twinleaf
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Twinleaf
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Twinleaf
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Twinleaf
cólquico
In Greek
Twinleaf
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
aftomn gema
In Polish
Twinleaf
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Twinleaf
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Twinleaf and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Autumn Crocus. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Twinleaf and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Twinleaf and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Twinleaf and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Twinleaf and Autumn Crocus
Care of Twinleaf and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads 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 Twinleaf 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.