Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Star anise and more
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Anise
In Hindi
meadow saffron
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Anis
In French
Colchique d'automne
Anis
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Anís
In Greek
meadow saffron
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
anis
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Anyż
In Latin
autumnale
Anethum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Anise
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Anise season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Meadow Saffron and Anise Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Anise are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Anise
Care of Meadow Saffron and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.