Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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, Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Black Walnut
In Hindi
meadow saffron
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Colchique d'automne
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
nogal negro
In Greek
meadow saffron
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
nogueira preta
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
autumnale
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Juglandales
Family
Liliaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Black Walnut
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Black Walnut season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Black Walnut Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Black Walnut are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Black Walnut
Care of Meadow Saffron and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
