Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
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
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
BERZELIA lanuginosa
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Buttonbush
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Buttonbush shrub
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Button Strauch
In French
Colchique d'automne
buttonbush arbuste
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
arbusto buttonbush
In Greek
meadow saffron
Buttonbush θάμνος
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
arbusto Buttonbush
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Buttonbush krzew
In Latin
autumnale
Frutex Buttonbush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Bruniaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Cephalanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Buttonbush
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Buttonbush? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Buttonbush. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Buttonbush doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Buttonbush 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 Buttonbush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Buttonbush
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Buttonbush is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Buttonbush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Buttonbush season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Buttonbush Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Buttonbush physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Buttonbush are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Buttonbush
Care of Meadow Saffron and Buttonbush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.