Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
European crab apple
In Hindi
meadow saffron
european crab apple
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Colchique d'automne
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
meadow saffron
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
autumnale
european crab apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and European Crab Apple. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and European Crab Apple
Care of Meadow Saffron and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.