Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Whiteflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Dill
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
meadow saffron
In German
Dill Pflanze
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Dill usine
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Estado de conservación
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Dill roślin
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Dill and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Dill and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Dill and Meadow Saffron. Dill doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Dill does not have fragrant flowers. Dill has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy. 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 Dill and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dill and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Dill and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Dill and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Dill and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dill and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Dill and Meadow Saffron
Care of Dill and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Dill 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.