Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
no pruning required
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Arbutus
In Hindi
meadow saffron
सदाबहार
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Colchique d'automne
arbousier
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Arbitus
In Greek
meadow saffron
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
árbuto
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
mącznik
In Latin
autumnale
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Liliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Arbutus
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Arbutus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Arbutus Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Arbutus are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Arbutus
Care of Meadow Saffron and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.