Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
no pruning required
Fertilizers
Dilute liquid fertiliser
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Whiteflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
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
Stem
Root
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
meadow saffron
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Géant rhubarbe
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Haloragales
Liliales
Family
Gunneraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Rhubarb and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Rhubarb and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Giant Rhubarb and Meadow Saffron. Giant Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Rhubarb has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. 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 Giant Rhubarb and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Rhubarb and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Meadow Saffron
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Giant Rhubarb 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.