Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
-
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Shrub
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Medium
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 branches, 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
Fine
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
-
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Blood tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
COTONEASTER
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
cotoneaster
In Hindi
meadow saffron
cotoneaster
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Zwergmispel
In French
Colchique d'automne
cotonéaster
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Cotoneaster
In Greek
meadow saffron
Cotoneaster
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
cotoneaster
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
irga
In Latin
autumnale
Cornus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Cotoneaster
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Cotoneaster
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Cotoneaster? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Cotoneaster. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Cotoneaster doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Cotoneaster 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 Cotoneaster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Cotoneaster
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Cotoneaster is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Cotoneaster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Cotoneaster season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Cotoneaster Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Cotoneaster physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Cotoneaster are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
- Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Cotoneaster
Care of Meadow Saffron and Cotoneaster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Cotoneaster 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 Cotoneaster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.