Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Cercis
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Eastern Redbud
In German
Herbstzeitlose
OstRedbud
In French
Colchique d'automne
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
meadow saffron
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
autumnale
Cercis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Meadow Saffron and Eastern Redbud
Care of Meadow Saffron and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.