Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan, Korea
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Japanese dogwood, Chinese dogwood
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires more often in extreme heat, 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Crown Canker, Leaf spot, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used for mallets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
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'
CORNUS kousa
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Chinese Dogwood, Korean Dogwood
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Chinese Dogwood
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Chinese Dogwood
In French
Colchique d'automne
Dogwood chinoise
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Dogwood chino
In Greek
meadow saffron
κινεζική Dogwood
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Dogwood chinês
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Chiński Dereń
In Latin
autumnale
Dogwood Chinese
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cornoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Chinese Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Chinese Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Chinese Dogwood. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Chinese Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Chinese Dogwood 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 Chinese Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Chinese Dogwood
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Chinese Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Chinese Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Chinese Dogwood season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Chinese Dogwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Chinese Dogwood Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Chinese Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Chinese Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Chinese Dogwood are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Chinese Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Chinese Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Chinese Dogwood
Care of Meadow Saffron and Chinese Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Chinese Dogwood 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 Chinese Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.