Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
6-1
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Insects
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
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
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Colchique d'automne
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
meadow saffron
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
autumnale
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Capparales
Family
Liliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Care of Meadow Saffron and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Meadow Saffron and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.