Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Availablle
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
DAVIDIA
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Davidia
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Davidia
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Davidia
In French
Colchique d'automne
Davidia
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Davidia
In Greek
meadow saffron
Davidia
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Davidia
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Davidia
In Latin
autumnale
Davidia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Davidia
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Davidia? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Davidia. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Davidia doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Davidia 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 Davidia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Davidia
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Davidia is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Davidia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Davidia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Davidia is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Davidia Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Davidia physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Davidia are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Davidia flower color: White
- Davidia leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Davidia
Care of Meadow Saffron and Davidia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Davidia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.