Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, India
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Average
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
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 and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
meadow saffron
दालचीनी
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Zimt
In French
Colchique d'automne
Cannelle
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Canela
In Greek
meadow saffron
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Canela
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Cynamon
In Latin
autumnale
cinnamomum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Colchicum
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassythoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Cinnamon
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Cinnamon season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Cinnamon Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Cinnamon are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Meadow Saffron and Cinnamon
Care of Meadow Saffron and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.