Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
-
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
wingnut
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
wingnut
Herbstzeitlose
In French
wingnut
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
wingnut
cólquico
In Greek
wingnut
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
wingnut
aftomn gema
In Polish
Wingnut
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
wingnut
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Pterocarya
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Properties of Wingnut and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Wingnut and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Wingnut and Autumn Crocus. Wingnut doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Wingnut does not have fragrant flowers. Wingnut 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 Wingnut and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wingnut and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Wingnut and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Wingnut and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Wingnut and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Wingnut and Autumn Crocus
Care of Wingnut and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, 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 Wingnut 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.