Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Not Available, Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
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
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
meadow saffron
चुकंदर
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Rübe
In French
Colchique d'automne
betterave
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
remolacha
In Greek
meadow saffron
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
beterraba
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
buraczany
In Latin
autumnale
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Order
Liliales
Not Available
Family
Liliaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Beet
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Beet season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Beet Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Beet are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Beet
Care of Meadow Saffron and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.