Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
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
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
meadow saffron
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Crapemyrtle
In French
Colchique d'automne
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
meadow saffron
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
autumnale
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Colchicum
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lagerstroemieae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Meadow Saffron and Crapemyrtle
Care of Meadow Saffron and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.