Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
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Europe, Mediterranean
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
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
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
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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
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Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In Hindi
meadow saffron
जामुन
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Zwetschgen
In French
Colchique d'automne
prune de Damas
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
meadow saffron
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
damson ameixa
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
mirabelki
In Latin
autumnale
damson plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Damson
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Damson? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Damson. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Damson doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Damson 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 Damson and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Damson
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Damson season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Damson Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Damson are as follows:
Care of Meadow Saffron and Damson
Care of Meadow Saffron and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Damson 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.