Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Iran, Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Black walnut
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Anemia, Asthma, Cancer, Cough, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Economic Purpose, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
JUGLANS regia
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
English Walnut
In Hindi
meadow saffron
अंग्रेजी अखरोट
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Englisch Walnut
In French
Colchique d'automne
Anglais Noyer
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Inglés nuez
In Greek
meadow saffron
Αγγλικά Καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Inglês Walnut
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
orzech włoski
In Latin
autumnale
Nucis anglicus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and English Walnut
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and English Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and English Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and English Walnut season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for English Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for English Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and English Walnut Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and English Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas English Walnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and English Walnut are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
English Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- English Walnut leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Meadow Saffron and English Walnut
Care of Meadow Saffron and English Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and English Walnut pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.