Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
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North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Black Cherry
In Hindi
meadow saffron
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Colchique d'automne
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
meadow saffron
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
autumnale
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Black Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Black Cherry? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Black Cherry. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Black Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Black Cherry 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 Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Black Cherry
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Black Cherry Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Black Cherry are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Black Cherry
Care of Meadow Saffron and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Black Cherry pruning is done 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.