Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
CARPINUS betulus
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
European Hornbeam
In Hindi
meadow saffron
European Hornbeam
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Hainbuche
In French
Colchique d'automne
Hornbeam européenne
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Europeo carpe
In Greek
meadow saffron
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Carpino Europeia
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Europejski Grab
In Latin
autumnale
Carpinus betulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Carpineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and European Hornbeam
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and European Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and European Hornbeam. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and European Hornbeam doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and European Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and European Hornbeam
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and European Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and European Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and European Hornbeam season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and European Hornbeam Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and European Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and European Hornbeam are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
- European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and European Hornbeam
Care of Meadow Saffron and European Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and European Hornbeam pruning is done 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.