Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Hindi
meadow saffron
गोभी
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Kohl
In French
Colchique d'automne
chou
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
repollo
In Greek
meadow saffron
λάχανο
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
repolho
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
kapusta
In Latin
autumnale
brassica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Brassicales
Family
Liliaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Cabbage
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Cabbage season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Cabbage Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Cabbage are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Cabbage
Care of Meadow Saffron and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.