Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not avaialable
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Yellow
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Malus domestica Wolf River
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Wolf River Apple
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Wolf River Apple
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Wolf River Apple
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Wolf River Apple
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Wolf River Apple
cólquico
In Greek
Wolf River Apple
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Wolf River Apple
aftomn gema
In Polish
Wolf River Apple
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Wolf River Apple
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Wolf River Apple and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Wolf River Apple and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Wolf River Apple and Autumn Crocus. Wolf River Apple doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Wolf River Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Wolf River Apple has allergic reactions like Mouth itching and Throat itching and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Mouth itching and Throat itching. 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 Wolf River Apple and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wolf River Apple and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Wolf River Apple and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Wolf River Apple and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wolf River Apple season is Spring and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Wolf River Apple is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Wolf River Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Wolf River Apple and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Wolf River Apple and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Wolf River Apple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Wolf River Apple and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Wolf River Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Wolf River Apple leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Wolf River Apple and Autumn Crocus
Care of Wolf River Apple and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wolf River Apple pruning is done 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 Wolf River Apple 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.