Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Open areas
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
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
Do Not 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
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, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Pepper
In Hindi
meadow saffron
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Capsicum
In French
Colchique d'automne
Capsicum
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Pimiento
In Greek
meadow saffron
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
cápsico
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
papryka
In Latin
autumnale
Capsicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Capsicum
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Capsicum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Capsicum Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Capsicum are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Capsicum
Care of Meadow Saffron and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.