Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
no pruning required
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
meadow saffron
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Colchique d'automne
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
meadow saffron
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Grab amerykański
In Latin
autumnale
american hornbeam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and American Hornbeam season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and American Hornbeam
Care of Meadow Saffron and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.