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About Meadow Saffron and American Hazelnut


About American Hazelnut and Meadow Saffron


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber   
Shrub   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada   

Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
5   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Temperate Regions   
Mediterranean region   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Thicket/Colonizing   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
12.70 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
20.30 cm   
99+
340.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Violet   
Yellow, Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green   
Red, Dark Red, Copper   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall   
Early Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
no pruning required   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Whiteflies   
Birds   

Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals   
Hay fever, Oral Allergy   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Anti-ageing, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
None   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic   
Astringent, Febrifuge   

Part of Plant Used
Root   
Bark, Leaves, Twigs   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes   
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border   
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'   
CORYLUS americana   

Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron   
American Hazelnut   

In Hindi
meadow saffron   
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट   

In German
Herbstzeitlose   
amerikanische Haselnuss   

In French
Colchique d'automne   
américaine noisettes   

In Spanish
Estado de conservación   
Americana avellana   

In Greek
meadow saffron   
American Hazelnut   

In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale   
americana avelã   

In Polish
Colchicum autumnale   
Amerykański orzech laskowy   

In Latin
autumnale   
American Hazelnut   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Liliales   
Fagales   

Family
Liliaceae   
Betulaceae   

Genus
Colchicum   
Corylus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Coryleae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Coryloideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Meadow Saffron and American Hazelnut

Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and American Hazelnut? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and American Hazelnut. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and American Hazelnut doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and American Hazelnut has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Meadow Saffron and American Hazelnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and American Hazelnut

Season and care of Meadow Saffron and American Hazelnut is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and American Hazelnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and American Hazelnut season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for American Hazelnut is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline.

Meadow Saffron and American Hazelnut Physical Information

Meadow Saffron and American Hazelnut physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and American Hazelnut are as follows:

Care of Meadow Saffron and American Hazelnut

Care of Meadow Saffron and American Hazelnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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