Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
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Australia, South America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
-
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Elderberry
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Elderberry
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Holunderbeere
In French
Colchique d'automne
Sureau
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Saúco
In Greek
meadow saffron
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Bez czarny
In Latin
autumnale
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Dipsacales
Family
Liliaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Elderberry. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Elderberry 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 Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Elderberry
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Meadow Saffron and Elderberry Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Elderberry are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Elderberry
Care of Meadow Saffron and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.