Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Winter Squash
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Winter squash
Herbstzeitlose
In French
courges d'hiver
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
cólquico
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
abóbora
aftomn gema
In Polish
dynia
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
cucurbita
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Winter Squash and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Squash and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Winter Squash and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Squash and Autumn Crocus
Care of Winter Squash and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Winter 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.