Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
QUERCUS suber
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Cork Oak
In Hindi
meadow saffron
कॉर्क ओक
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Kork Eiche
In French
Colchique d'automne
Cork Oak
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
alcornoque
In Greek
meadow saffron
Cork Oak
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
sobreiro
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Cork Oak
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Corn Oak
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Corn Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Corn Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Corn Oak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Corn Oak Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Corn Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Corn Oak are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Corn Oak
Care of Meadow Saffron and Corn Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.