Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, 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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Wintersweet
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Wintersweet
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Wintersweet
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
wintersweet
cólquico
In Greek
Wintersweet
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
wintersweet
aftomn gema
In Polish
Wintersweet
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Wintersweet
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Liliales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Wintersweet and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Wintersweet and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Wintersweet and Autumn Crocus. Wintersweet doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Wintersweet does not have fragrant flowers. Wintersweet has allergic reactions like Not Available and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Wintersweet and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Wintersweet and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Wintersweet and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Wintersweet and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Wintersweet and Autumn Crocus
Care of Wintersweet and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet 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.
