Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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'
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Colchique d'automne
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
meadow saffron
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
autumnale
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Blackjack Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Blackjack Oak? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Blackjack Oak. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Blackjack Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Meadow Saffron and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Meadow Saffron and Blackjack Oak
Care of Meadow Saffron and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.