About Cassia Grandis and Meadow Saffron
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Mixed deciduous forest, Roadsides
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow green
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
no pruning required
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cassia grandis
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Pink Shower Tree
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Pink Shower Tree
meadow saffron
In German
Rosa Shower Tree
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Cassia grandis
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Cassia grandis
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Ροζ δέντρο ντους
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
marimari
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Różowy Prysznic Drzewo
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Pink arbor imber
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cassia Grandis and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Cassia Grandis and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Cassia Grandis and Meadow Saffron. Cassia Grandis doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Cassia Grandis does not have fragrant flowers. Cassia Grandis has allergic reactions like Not Available and Meadow Saffron 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 Cassia Grandis and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cassia Grandis and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Cassia Grandis and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Grandis and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Grandis season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Grandis is Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Cassia Grandis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Cassia Grandis and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Cassia Grandis and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Grandis height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cassia Grandis and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Cassia Grandis flower color: Pink and Yellow green
Cassia Grandis leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Cassia Grandis and Meadow Saffron
Care of Cassia Grandis and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Grandis pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Cassia Grandis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
