Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
bipinnate
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs high amount of water
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
Well drained
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Colchique d'automne
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
meadow saffron
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Diabelski laska
In Latin
autumnale
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Meadow Saffron and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.