Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
None
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, 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
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Black Ash plant
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Colchique d'automne
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
meadow saffron
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
autumnale
Black ash herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Black Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Black Ash? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Black Ash. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Black Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Black Ash 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 Black Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Black Ash
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Black Ash season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Black Ash Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Black Ash are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Black Ash
Care of Meadow Saffron and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.